Posted on: January 18, 2023
In light of the recent murder/suicide on Glen Oak Drive on Dec. 31, 2022, the Danville Police Department is highlighting Project B.R.A.V.E. and the work to reduce domestic violence incidents in the city. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023
1/18/23 10:50 a.m. UPDATE: The 5th annual Youth Police Academy is now full for participants. The Danville Police Department is still accepting leader applications, which are available here. For any questions, or special cases, contact Cpl. Sylvia Brooks a...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash on the U.S. 58 exit towards Martinsville, Va. off West Main Street.
Kevin Mark Spendley, 29, of Greer, S.C. was found in an overturned 2016 Hyundai Elantra Wednesday, Jan. 11, and...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating following a traffic crash involving a Danville Public Schools bus and a pedestrian.
At 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the police department responded near the intersection of S. Main St. and Watson Street for a ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
The Danville Police Department is pleased to offer Reimagining Juvenile Justice training during a six-week course each Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. beginning Feb. 1 through March 8.
Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences during the no-cost tr...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2023
The Danville Police Department (DPD) recently received a Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services Law Enforcement American Rescue Plan Equipment and Technology Grant for the completion of a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and a ballistic identifica...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 1, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred Saturday, Dec. 31, after responding to Glen Oak Drive near the intersection of Lanier Ave. at 9:23 p.m. for an urgent well being check.
Police forced entry into the Glen Oak Dri...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2022
The Danville Police Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year, and offers these tips on how to celebrate safely. If you have an emergency, dial 911. For all non-emergencies, call 799-5111 option 8.
Celebrations:
Hosting a New Year's party is a fun way to ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2022
Following an investigation and assistance from the public, the Danville Police Department has made an arrest after an early Wednesday morning robbery at Sunrise in the 2200 block of North Main Street.
Isaac Jerome Graham, 41, has been charged wit...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2022
On 12-28-2022, at approximately 8:04AM, the Danville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Sunrise convenience store in the 2200 block of North Main Street.
A black male entered the store, produced a firearm, retrieved an undiscl...
Sunrise Robbery Suspect
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2022
19-year-old Marte Wil-Shownn Oliver was arrested this afternoon in the Gretna community of Pittsylvania County by members of the United States Marshal Service, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department, and the Danville Police Department with...
Marte Wil-Shownn Oliver
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2022
The Danville Police Department is investigating two likely unintentional overdose deaths today and are reminding the public of the deadly risks of illegal drug use while offering access to help for those fighting addiction.
On December 11, 2022, ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2012
At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon Danville Police and EMS personnel responded to the Route 29 Expressway near Holland Road for a report of a vehicle crash.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Nissan Pickup was being operated by a 4...Read on...
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2012
The Danville Police Department continues to investigate an accident where a pedestrian was struck last week.
At approximately 8:20 pm on 1-17-12 a 21-year-old male was crossing Kemper Road coming from the area of Danville Community College when he was...Read on...
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases