House Fire at 2035 Westover Drive

The Danville Fire Department (DFD) responded to a house fire today, December 1st, 2022 at 2035 Westover Drive.  The fire department was alerted to a house on fire at approximately 0830.  Upon arrival of the first fire department unit (En...

Police chief names new deputy chief, major

Police Chief Scott Booth today announced the promotion of Chris Wiles to deputy chief and David Whitley to the rank of major. 

The official announcement was made during a prom...

Citizens encouraged to get seasonal flu vaccine

News release from the Virginia Department of Health

In advance of National Influenza Vaccination Week December 5-9, the Pittsylvania/Danville and Southside health districts reminds everyone six months and older to get their annual influenza (flu) ...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

Trail walk, tree lighting, parade kick off festivities

Craghead Street lanes closed for sewer repair

Treasury staff to help citizens find missing money

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing another unclaimed property virtual call event to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about. Cu...

Lane closure slated for Audubon Drive

Starting today, the northbound lane of Audubon Drive from Riverside Drive to Apollo Drive will be closed to allow for relocation of a water and gas main. Highway flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.

The lane will be closed each business day from 8:3...

Project Imagine honors latest class of graduates

River District Association releases holiday guide

Governor announces racing school at VIR

News release from Governor's Office

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Skip Barber Racing School, the world's largest automotive education and entertainment company offering driving and racing schools at the ...

Holiday schedule for offices, services

Event will evaluate future trends

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on how to prepare for the growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, will hold The Big Sort on December 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

The free ev...

City of Danville office updating property photos

The Real Estate Assessment Division of the City of Danville's Finance Department is in the process of updating its photographic database. City employees in vehicles marked “City of Danville Finance” will be driving through neighborhoods and taking photos....

Police plan Thanksgiving food giveaway

The Police Department is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Monday, Nov. 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its new headquarters located at 1 Community Way (2291 Memorial Drive).

Citizens who would like to participate in the giveaway are asked to r...

Council OKs moral obligation agreement

Resurfacing of Westover Drive section underway

Milling and paving is underway on Westover Drive from Riverside Drive to Capri Court. The work, which began on Monday, will require alternating lane closures. 

The resurfacing project will be completed in two to three weeks, depending on temperatu...

Danville board certifies local election results

The Danville Electoral Board on Monday certified the results of last week’s general election, including the City Council race. The official tally produced no surprises.

All four incumbents who sought re-election to the City Council won four-year ...

Holiday Bazaar to feature more than 100 vendors

Kick off your holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the annual Holiday Bazaar. The show will feature more than 100 vendor booths displaying baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, flowers, wreaths, and other unique gifts.

Several vendors with late season ...

Health district schedules free flu vaccine clinic

The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will conduct a free seasonal flu vaccine clinic Friday, November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Chatham Health Department located at 200 H G Mcghee Drive.

This drive-thru event will offer influenza (flu) vaccinations f...

City awarded $30 million in federal tax credits

The Danville, Virginia Community Development Entity (CDE) has been awarded $30 million through the federal New Markets Tax Credits program. The Danville CDE was one of 107 community development entities selected from a pool of 199 applicants.

The tax credi...

Caesars gift to launch hospitality program

News release from Averett University

 Averett University on Wednesday announced a major gift from Caesars Virginia, a joint venture between Caesars Entertainment ("Caesars") and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ("EBCI"), signal...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which...

Unofficial results reported in City Council election

All four incumbents who sought re-election to the City Council won four-year terms, according to unofficial election results. 

The incumbents were James Buckner, Bryant Hood, Alonzo Jones, and Dr. Gary Miller. Jones is currently serving as mayor. ...

Riverview Rotary calls for parade entries

Danville’s Riverview Rotary Club is seeking entrants for their annual Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade. The 2022 parade will take place in downtown Danville on December 4 at 5 p.m. The application deadline is November 10 at 5 p.m. Applications ...

Holiday schedule for offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other city government offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Also, the public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed.

However, Danville Transit will operate, and house...

Averett, police partner to help kids in crisis

Averett University’s Sociology/Criminal Justice Department, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) at Averett, and the Danville Police Department shook hands on Thursday, Oct. 27, on a new deal to bring a moment&a...

Lane closure slated for Kentuck Road section

Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, one lane will be closed at 660 Kentuck Road to allow for installation of a new gas tap. Highway flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.

The work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Work will begin at 8 a.m. on...

Danville Utilities warns of door-to-door solicitation

Danville Utilities is warning its customers about a solicitation involving an individual appearing at the door, and then falsely claiming to be an energy specialist acting on behalf of Danville Utilities.

In this solicitation, the individual tells the home...

City to offer free bus service on Election Day

Danville Transit will offer free bus service in the city on Election Day, which will be Tuesday, Nov. 8. The free service is to encourage interested persons to vote by removing transportation as a barrier.

The service will be provided for all Danville Tran...

Change your clocks, check your batteries

With daylight saving time coming to an end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 6, the Danville Fire Department recommends that residents take the time to check their smoke detectors at home.

With many different models on the market, here are tips from the...

Council waives fee for certain business licenses

The City Council voted Tuesday to waive the annual fee for business licenses issued to persons or businesses with annual gross receipts of $100,000 or less.

However, the fee will still need to be paid if the person or business fails to submit the required ...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which ...

Annual Market Monster Mash set for Monday

UPDATE: The Market Monster Mash will now be held inside the Danville Community Market because of the forecast for rain this evening.    

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED FRIDAY

Danville Parks and Recreation is holding the annual Market Monst...

Ribbon cutting held for battery storage project

State and local officials gathered Tuesday to hold a ribbon cutting for Danville Utilities’ new battery energy storage system, which was recently energized. The pilot project is one of several initiatives that Danville Utilities has undertaken t...

Registration opens for Dream Launch Bootcamp

News release by the River District Association 

The River District Association (RDA) is excited to announce that registration has opened for the fifth cohort of the River District Association Dream Launch Bootcamp. Since the start of the program i...

Seasonal loose-leaf vacuum collection underway

Public Works Department crews have started loose-leaf vacuum collection from residential neighborhoods. City residents can rake or blow leaves to the curb or property line for pickup by the vacuum machines through Jan. 31.

Loose leaves are collected on the...

City Council tables ban on unpermitted camping

The City Council voted Tuesday to table a vote on prohibiting outdoor camping on city government-owned property, except in permitted camping areas.

The proposed ordinance was designed to prevent potential issues such as street and sidewalk obstructions, da...

Futurist to talk about preparing for growth

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, a new organization focusing on how to prepare for the growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, is embarking on The Future Project with a free presentation by futurist Rebecca Ryan on November 14 at 5:30 p...

National Weather Service issues freeze warning

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Danville area from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees, with widespread frost, are expected during these hours.

The frost and freeze conditions will kil...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which...

‘The Life of a Musician’ airs starting Saturday

“The Life of a Musician,” a new Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series filmed in Danville, will begin airing this Saturday at 9 p.m. on Blue Ridge PBS in Roanoke and Virginia Public Media in Richmond.

Also, the series will be available on the ...

Police set P.E.A.C.E. Center fall kickoff

The Danville Police Department’s P.E.A.C.E. Center Fall Kickoff will be held this Thursday, October 13th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 827 Green Street, Danville, VA 24541. The P.E.A.C.E. Center will be giving away FREE Halloween costumes/decor...

Arrest Photos

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Arrest Information

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Warrants

Warrant information, including race and sex of the accused offender, is based on information supplied by the complainant. All information is subject to verification prior to warrant service. If you know the location of any of the individuals on this list,...

Reported Incidents

The information supplied is compiled from the incidents reported to the Danville Police Department in the prior seven day period.

11-28-2022 Motor Vehicle Fatality on Rte. 29 Danville Expressway

On November 28, 2022, at approximately, 12:54pm, the Danville Police Department responded to a call regarding a single vehicle crash on the Rte. 29 Danville Expressway, south of the Holland Road overpass in the northbound lanes. Ms. Miriam Gonzalez Pachec...

11-21-2022 DPD Arrests Suspect in Relation to Threat of Westover Christian Academy

Mr. Douglas Scholz, 51, was arrested late afternoon on November 18, 2022, in connection with the threat to Westover Christian Academy on November 17, 2022. He was charged with 18.2-60 (threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family;...

11-17-2022 DPD Responds to Verbal Threat to Westover Christian Academy

The Danville Police Department was notified of a verbal threat made by a parent of a Westover Christian Academy student. The father of the student was at Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) court for a custody matter earlier today and stated an i...

11-17-2022 DPD Arrest Suspect in Shooting Incident

Danville Police Department detectives arrested Mr. DeShawn Delane Richardson (pictured below), 20, of Danville in relation to the shooting incident early this morning. Mr. Richardson is charged with aggravated malicious wounding (18.2-51), possession of a...

11-17-2022 DPD Hosts Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

The Danville Police Department is hosting our annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on November 21^st from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our new headquarters located at 1 Community Way (2291 Memorial Drive). We ask all those who would like to participate in the gi...

11-16-2022 DPD Investigate Shooting Incident

The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 100 block of Piney Forest Road. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:30 p.m. An adult male victim was located at the scene with a non-life-t...

11-16-2022 DPD Arrests Larceny Suspect and Urges Public to Lock Vehicle Doors and Remove Valuables

Danville Police Department arrested Mr. Orlanda E. Adkins, 20, of Danville and he is facing felony and misdemeanor charges of 18.2-108-1 (receiving stolen goods), 18.2-137-7 (destruction of property), 18.2-96-10 (petit larceny), 18.2-192-17 (credit card t...

11-15-2022 DPD Hosts 4th Annual Youth Engagement Talent Show

On Friday, November 18, 2022, at 5:30 PM, the Danville Police Department (DPD) will host our 4^th  Annual Youth Engagement Talent Show. It will be located at the new police department headquarters, 1 Community Way (2291 Memorial Drive), D...

11-07-2022 DPD Partners with Averett to Provide Children Comfy Cougar During Crisis

Averett University’s Sociology/Criminal Justice Department, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competiveness (CCECC) at Averett, and the Danville Police Department shook hands on Thursday, Oct. 27, on a new deal to bring a moment’s comfort and...

11-03-2022 DPD Conducts Monthly Community Engagement Walk

The Danville Police Department will conduct our monthly community engagement walk on November 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. DPD will gather in the cul-de-sac of Fox Hollow Drive. The mission of the DPD is to provide quality service to the community through a proc...

11-01-2022 DPD Arrest Suspect in Danville Mall Shooting

Law enforcement agencies arrested Mr. Pinckney (pictured below) in Burlington, NC without incident. He will be held in Alamance County (NC) jail awaiting extradition back to the Commonwealth of Virginia to stand trial for the charges brought against him.&...

10-31-2022 DPD Investigate Shooting Incident on Greenwich Circle

Danville Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting incident. DPD received reports of shots fired. Investigators discovered a silver vehicle approached a residence in the 400 block of Greenwich Circle and stated firing shots towards the res...

10-29-2022 Suspect Identified in Mall Shooting

10-29-2022 DPD Searching for Suspect in Shooting at Danville Mall

The Danville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a black male suspect in relation to a shooting incident in the Danville Mall at Hibbett Sports. Our preliminary investigation shows the suspect pulled a gun and sho...

10-19-2022 Student Tip Leads to Arrest

The Danville Police Department was made aware from a student tip of threatening graffiti messages in (2) bathroom walls at GW High School. There is no current threat to the school, students, or the public. The 15-year-old male student has been arrested an...

10-14-2022 DPD Releases Photos of Larceny Suspects

Danville Police Department detectives are searching for two men involved in a larceny at a local convenience store. DPD is asking for community members to help identify these males. 

This incident occurred on October 14^th at approximately 7:07 am ...

10-14-2022 Charges in Vandalism Case at Anglers Park

Charges have been filed against 22-year-old Karissa Dix of Danville, VA in relation to the vandalism at Anglers Park. Her charges include trespassing, reckless driving on private property, and felony malicious damage. 

Video footage was recovered ...

10-11-2022 P.E.A.C.E. Center Fall Kickoff

The Danville Police Department’s P.E.A.C.E. Center Fall Kickoff will be held this Thursday, October 13th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 827 Green Street, Danville, VA 24541. The P.E.A.C.E. Center will be giving away FREE Halloween cost...

08-30-2022 All Danville Police Department Services are Located at New Headquarters

Effective immediately, August 30, 2022, all Danville Police Department operations will be at our new location. This includes services rendered to the public. The temporary address is 2291 Memorial Drive. After turning into to the new police department hea...

04-27-2022 Chief Scott Booth Awarded 2022 Innovation in Government Award

On April 26, 2022, Danville Police Chief Scott C. Booth was presented the 2022 Excellence in Virginia Award for Innovation in Government by the Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at the Richmond Marr...

04-20-2022 Arrest Made in the Fatal Hit and Run Death of Tyler Brent Herndon

This afternoon, April 20, 2022, investigators with the Danville Police Department charged 19-year-old Danville resident Marco Dunzell Banks Jr. with Felony Hit and Run, in violation of Virginia code 46.2-894 in relation to the April 2, 2022, hit and run a...

04-16-2022 Danville Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

At 1:24PM this afternoon, the Danville 911 center received a call of a male being shot at Cardinal Village Apartments.  Responding officers located 20-year-old Shafi Yassin Rasheed of Danville, suffering from gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Ed...

04-15-2022 Danville Police De-escalate an Armed Barricaded Suspect After Shots Were Fired

The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce a positive outcome to a critical incident with a barricaded armed individual at 1321 Piney Forest Rd overnight, which resulted in a 7-hour negotiation.  

     At appr...

04-05-2022 Danville Police Department Awarded CALEA Accreditation

The Danville Police Department was awarded with accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA) on Saturday night April 2, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.  

The process of review for accreditation through CA...

02-24-2022 Danville Police Awards Ceremony 2022

02-14-12 Burglary Arrest

At approximately 11:34 pm on 02-13-12, officers responded to Sacred Heart School, 540 Central Blvd., in reference to an alarm. Officers located 34 year old David Dwayne Dabbs of Danville in the area of the school.

After further investigation, Mr. Dabb...David Dwayne Dabbs

02-13-12 Charges Brought in Vehicle Crash

As a result of the investigation into the vehicle crash this afternoon on the Route 29 Expressway, the driver of the Nissan, John Joseph Beckelheimer, age 46 of Pittsylvania County was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Due to ongoing me...John Joseph Beckelheimer

02-13-12 Vehicle Crash

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...

01-24-12 Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Update

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...