News Flash

Inmate Death

This morning, at about 4:45 a.m., officers at the Danville Adult Detention Center found inmate Scott McCoy, 45, unresponsive in his cell. 

Adult Detention officers began life savings measures. The Danville Life Saving Crew responded and transporte...

Youth Talent Show Held

The Danville Police Department was filled with energy and excitement Saturday, Nov. 18, with the many performances in the multipurpose room during annual Youth Talent Show. The department wishes to thank those in attendance for supporting our youth. And t...

Skill Games Ban

The Danville Police Department will begin enforcement of illegal skill games at all establishments in the city of Danville after a compliance deadline of Friday, December 15. This comes after the Virginia Supreme Court's lifting of an injunction ...

Promotion Ceremony

The Danville Police Department promoted two officers during a ceremony at 1 Community Way Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Corporal Jacob Amos was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Officer Marschal Brandon was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

The Danville Police Departm...

NIBIN Technology Now Live

The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) tools now located in the police department at 1 Community Way.

The department now boasts the only NIBIN technology in use in sou...

MADD Award

Last week, Danville Police Department Officer Preston Jacob received the MADD Award in Richmond for leading the department in his efforts to remove impaired drivers from our roadways. Thank you, Officer Jacob, for protecting our community!

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Beginning Monday: Santa’s Little Blue Helpers Registration

The Danville Police Department and One Community are proud to once again hold Santa’s Little Blue Helpers this Christmas season. 

Please note: Registration begins Monday, Nov. 6.

This year, the department has a lofty goal of reaching 500 ...

Arrests Made in Tuesday Shooting Incident

The Danville Police Department has made two arrests following a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Christopher Demond Wade, 18, was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding for his role in the shooting incident.

Zakeyis Avio&...

Promotion Ceremony

Danville Adult Detention held a promotion ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 25. 

T.L. Childress was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain.

Capt. Childress has been with Adult Detention for 8 years after working with the Danville Sheriff’s Office for...

Vehicle Located from Shots Fired Incident

5 p.m. 10/24/23 UPDATE: The Danville Police Department has located the vehicle involved in a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24, in the 1100 block of Franklin Turnpike. 

More updates will be provided as they are availabl...

Danville Police Department Launches Community Connect Program

Residents and businesses in Danville are invited to participate in this exciting new public-private crime mitigation and safety initiative

The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the official launch of its latest public safety initiative &...

Volunteer Class Coming Soon

The Danville Police Department and One Community will hold a class Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5-6 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer.

One Community Volunteers will help with events around Danville and at the police department. Created due to th...

Stoplight Outage at Main and Ridge Streets

The stoplights at Main and Ridge Streets are currently out of service with no time of repair available.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.

The Danville Police Department reminds motorists to treat intersections with no power...

Arrest Made in July Shooting Incident

The Danville Police Department has made an arrest related to a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday, July 12, at Woodside Village Apartments located in the 1300 block of Piney Forest Rd.

Iunta Lavar Barksdale, 19, has been arrested and charged with at...

October Edition of the Danville PD Times is Available Now

The October 2023 edition of the Danville PD Times is now available by clicking here. This is a free, quarterly publication of the Danville Police Department that is available online and in print at 1 Community Way, the department's new h...

Fraud, Scam Warning

The Danville Police Department warns citizens of ongoing scams targeting online users.

One of the known scams currently targets those with Apple devices, and tells users with a message that their device may be contaminated, and to call Apple Support. Users...

Community Engagement Walk September 20

The Danville Police Department will hold an annual walk for Norma Brower today, Sept. 20. 

We will meet on the field at Westmoreland behind Head Start on Holbrook St. at 5 p.m. 

Remarks will be given in memory of Ms. Brower, who championed...

I.D.D.U. Graduation Held

The fall 2023 I.D.D.U. (Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us) graduation was held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Danville Police Department.

Nine people completed the program.

I.D.D.U. provides resources and assistance to citizens who have recently been rel...

Non-Credible Threat at GWHS

The Danville Police Department is aware of a Facebook post circulating about a threat of violence at George Washington School.

Danville Police Officers are working in conjunction with Danville Public Schools officials to determine the source of the threat,...

Officers receive Prestigious VACP Valor Award

Corporal Todd J. Hawkins, Officer Lance I. Neighbors, Detective Lieutenant John. D. Dixon, Detective Sergeant Richard P. Wright, and Detective Jordan T. Land were honored and presented the 2023 Valor Award during the annual Virginia Association of Chiefs ...

GREAT Program Graduation

The Danville Police Department’s six newest officers graduated from the GREAT Program Friday, Sept. 1, during a ceremony held in the Averett University President’s Suite at Frank R. Campbell Stadium at the E. Stuart James Grant North C...

One Community Program Guide Now Available

A program guide is now available from One Community. Click here to download. 

Currently, there are 39 programs the OC is proud to offer in the Danville community for children and adults from all walks of life.

Calendar alerts are also available fro...

Danville to Remember September 11

Monday, September 11, marks the 22nd anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, an attack on the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and the crashing of a plane in Pennsylvania.

The Danville community will honor the heroes who gave th...