Glenn St. Structure Fire with Fatality

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1819 Glenn St. this morning at 8:34 AM.  Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the residential home.  E5's crew pulled a handline to the front door, made e...

Holiday schedule for city offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, the public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed.

Danville T...

Local megasite to receive grant for grading lots

News release by the governor's office

Governor Ralph Northam today announced a total of $7.0 million in Virginia Business Ready Site Program development grants for 11 projects across the Commonwealth. Administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partn...

City prepares for winter storm threat

Public Works Department crews have begun pretreating the major thoroughfares, bridges, and overpasses because of a winter storm that is forecast to bring snow and possibly sleet and freezing rain to the city over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday wee...

Health District plans two more vaccination clinics

News release from the Virginia Department of Health

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is encouraging everyone to remain healthy during the new year by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster. To help ...

Planning Commission re-elects Garrison

The Danville Planning Commission on Monday re-elected Harold Garrison to serve another one-year term as chairman. The vote was unanimous.

Garrison has served as chairman since 2020.

The board also unanimously elected Steve Petrick as vice chairman and Jimmi...

City Council reappoints three to RIFA board

The City Council on Tuesday night voted to reappoint Sherman Saunders, Lee Vogler and Vice Mayor Dr. Gary Miller to the Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority.

Miller serves as an alternate member.

The general purpose of the authority ...

Health District schedules COVID-19 testing event

News release from the Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free COVID-19 testing this month. Testing will take place Tuesday, January 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. inside the Danvill...

Winter Farmers’ Market to open Saturday

The seventh season of the Winter Farmers’ Market will get underway on Saturday, Jan. 8, with vendors offering produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, and crafts.

Located in the Community Market building at 629 Craghead St., the Winter Farmers&rsqu...

Fire Department lifts citywide burn ban

The Danville Fire Marshal’s Office today lifted the ban on open burning in the city. The ban had been in place since Nov. 30 because of dry weather conditions that were prevalent.

However, 2.8 inches of snow fell on Monday. Prior to that, the cit...

Holiday schedule for city offices, services

In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, the Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices, and the library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, and will remain closed until Monday, Jan. 3.

The James F. Ingram Justice Center (court...

Light Show raises over $17,700 for community

The Community Holiday Light Show, which was held Dec. 9-23 at Ballou Park, marked another big year for giving back to the community, with $17,706 raised for local organizations.

The Light Show has been an annual event since 2014. 

“We&...

Crews complete upgrades at Whitmell substation

Construction crews have completed the rebuild of the Whitmell electrical substation. The station has new breakers, transformer, and relay protection equipment.

Crews now will begin upgrades to the Southside substation on Hughes Street and the Westover subs...

Health District schedules two vaccination clinics

News release from the Virginia Department of Health

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District encourages everyone to remain healthy during the new year by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster. To help this effort, P...

High school holiday basketball action returns

The Harry Johnson Holiday Classic returns this year and will feature eight high school basketball boys’ teams, three high school girls’ teams, and three middle school boys’ teams competing over three days — Monday, ...

City manager names chief equity officer

City Manager Ken Larking announced tonight that he has named Amanda Paez as the City’s first chief equity officer — a position tasked with ensuring policy decisions and programs are evaluated through an equity lens.

Paez takes on the ro...

Holiday schedule for city offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will close for the Christmas holiday beginning Thursday, Dec. 23, and will remain closed until Monday, Dec. 27.

The Ruby B. Archie Public Library and the James F. Ingram Justice Cente...

Project Imagine forming youth basketball league

The City of Danville’s Project Imagine program, in collaboration with non-profit organizations, is launching a sports development program that will begin with a basketball league open to all youths from age 13 to 18.

Six teams will be formed. The...

Holiday Light Show wraps up this week

The eighth annual Community Holiday Light Show continues this  week, with shows daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ballou Park through Thursday, Dec. 23. Ride through the park and enjoy a visit with Santa at the Children's Village.

The drive-...

Local mega site could see funding boost

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Thursday that $150 million will be allocated to expand the Virginia Business Ready Site Program, and $100 million of that will be used specifically for mega sites across the Commonwealth. While making the annou...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 21, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.

Both sessions a...

City deploys enhanced parcel viewer application

The City of Danville’s Information Technology Department has deployed a new, user-friendly web application that adds features and functionality for exploring parcel maps and property information in Danville.

The parcel viewer is faster and more r...

Health District sets two testing dates

Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer two free COVID-19 testing opportunities this month.   

Staff from the health district will conduct testing on Friday, December 17 and Thursday, Dec...

Annual Holiday Light Show kicks off

The eighth annual Community Holiday Light Show kicks off tonight, with shows daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ballou Park through Dec. 23. The drive-through event features displays built by local individuals, families, organizations and businesses.

Enter the...

Rotary donates money for Riverfront Park

News release by Riverview Rotary

The Danville Riverview Rotary eagerly stepped up in 2018 when Bill Sgrinia, a Rotarian and Director of Danville Parks and Recreation Department, approached the Club requesting its support and financial assistance to achiev...

City Council receives update on casino

The City Council on Tuesday night received an update on the Caesars Virginia casino project, which is awaiting bid proposals for a general contractor.

Requests for proposals were issued last week, and bids are due in early January, said Robert Livingston, ...

Police seek public input for assessment process

The Danville Police Department will be undergoing a virtual on-site assessment to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards through The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA) on Monday and Tuesday, D...

Health District clinics to offer all three vaccines

News release from the Virginia Department of Health

Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults at its vaccine clinics. &...

Lane shift scheduled for bridge repair

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a change is scheduled in the traffic pattern at the eastbound bridge of Riverside Drive adjacent to Dairy Queen. The right lane will be closed. The two left lanes will be open and there will be continued access to Dan River Church and ...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 7, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.

Both sessions ar...

Riverside Drive intersections reopened

Resurfacing operations are complete on eastbound Riverside Drive from Audubon Drive to Locust Lane. The intersections at Riverside Drive and Arnett Boulevard and Riverside Drive and Locust Lane are being reopened this afternoon. Traffic signals will be op...

Winter recreational basketball league canceled

Just as organizations, businesses, and families across the nation face many difficult and new transitions in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, Danville Parks and Recreation will be forced to cancel the upcoming winter sports basketball league.

Although dis...

Community center opens in former police precinct

Saying that he is often asked what is being done for youths in the city, Mayor Alonzo Jones on Wednesday pointed to the new PEACE Community Center as the latest example.

Jones joined other city leaders, police officers, and neighborhood parents and youths ...

Fire Department issues citywide burn ban

Due to the dry weather conditions, the Fire Department today issued an immediate burn ban citywide. The ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Violation of the law is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a fine of not more than $2,500. The public will ...

Tree lighting, trail walk, parade kick off festivities

The first weekend of December offers four big holiday events, beginning Friday with Christmas on the Plaza and the Luminaria Trail Walk, and followed on Saturday by the Holiday Market and Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade.

Here are the details:

Christmas on...

Inspections office services to be limited Friday

The City of Danville Inspections office will not be able to issue permits, accept plans, or accept payments on Friday, Dec. 3, due to a transfer of computer systems. The office will be open for field inspections, and can schedule future inspections, but w...

Health District clinic to offer all three vaccines

Health District clinic to offer all three vaccines

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Averett University North Campus l...

Treasury staff to help citizens find missing money

The City of Danville Treasurer’s Office today announced that it will be hosting a virtual call event with the Virginia Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property office to assist citizens with looking for money that may be owed to...

Holiday schedule for offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other city government offices will close for the Thanksgiving holiday at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 29.

The public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) also wi...

Arrest Photos

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Arrest Information

The information supplied are the names of all individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.

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.

01-14-2021 Suspect Indicted and Arrested for Homicide from November Rocklawn Ave Shooting

43-year-old Khaleel Latwain Rodgers of Ringgold Virginia was indicted by a Danville Grand Jury for First Degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the killing of 50-year-old Clarence James Martin Jr on November 17, 2021. &nb...

01-13-2022 UPDATE Arrest Made in Riverside Pawn Burglary

The Danville Police Department in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) offices in Roanoke VA and Greensboro NC have identified, located, and arrested Charlie Joe Harrell of Burlington NC for the January 4, 2022 b...

01-10-2022 UPDATE Suspect Vehicle Sought from Riverside Pawn Burglary

The Danville Police Department in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is still seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect and now the suspect vehicle from an early morning burglary from...

01-07-2022 Shoplifting Suspects Assault officer, involved in two accidents, and Arrested

The Danville Police Department responded to a shoplifting in progress call at the Walmart Supercenter, 515 Mount Cross Rd, after 2:00 PM this afternoon.  

Officer S.C. Parker approached the two male suspects near the store exit in cooperation with...

01-04-2022 Police Seek Assistance Identifying Early Morning Burglary Suspect

The Danville Police Department in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect from an early morning burglary at Riverside Pawn Shop, 2384 Riversid...

12-7-2021 Danville Police Investigating a Robbery of local Convenience Store

The Danville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Fasmart Convenience store on Goodyear Boulevard that occurred at approximately 9:45 PM last night.  

Two masked suspects, identified as black males, entered the store, produce...

12-07-2021 Danville Police Seek Assistance from Weekend Shooting Incident

Just before midnight Saturday night, two Danville teenagers reported being shot in the 2900 block of West Main Street.  A 19-year-old male was located in the parking lot of an apartment complex while an 18-year-old male was located on the lot of ...

12-7-2021 Danville Police Department CALEA Public Information Session Notice

The Danville Police Department will be undergoing a virtual on-site assessment to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards through The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc (CALEA) on Monday and Tuesday, D...

12-3-2021 Potential Threat Investigation Underway

At approximately 8:15 AM, the Danville Police Department was notified and responded to reports of a potential social media threat to George Washington High School.  The initial response included extra uniformed personnel partnering with Danville ...

11-24-2021 Worsham St. Convenience Store Robbed, Suspect Arrested

At approximately 7:15 PM tonight, the Danville Police Department responded to a robbery of the Junior's Convenience Mart at Worsham Street.  A single male suspect in a mask was reported to have entered the store, motioned as if he had a ...

11-22-2021 Victim Identified from fatal West Main Street hit and run accident

The Danville Police Department is now able to identify the deceased victim from Saturday night's tragic hit and run pedestrian accident on West Main Street as 74-year-old Nelson Baisas Baldemor of Danville.  His identity was previously w...

11-20-2021 Police seek immediate help in fatal hit and run accident

At app. 9:31 PM this evening, the Danville Police Department responded to West Main Street near the intersection of Lady Astor Street for a fatal hit and run accident involving a pedestrian.  The victim was transported by EMS but pronounced dead ...

11-18-2021 Charge Made in Deadly Rocklawn Ave. Shooting Investigation

The Danville Police Department has charged 43-year-old Khaleel Latwain Rodgers with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of VA Code 18.2-308.2, as the investigation into last nights deadly shooting on Rocklawn Avenue continues.

Khaleel...

11-17-2021 Two Men Shot in Deadly Incident on Rocklawn Avenue

Shortly after 6:30 PM this evening, the Danville Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls for shots being fired in the Rocklawn Avenue area.  Responding officers located 50-year-old Danville resident, Clarence James Martin Jr, in front o...

10-29-2021 Suspect Charged, Police Searching for Bradley Rd Homicide Suspect

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 43-year-old Jerome Jermaine Davis Jr. of Danville.  Detectives have obtained a warrant against Mr. Davis for second-degree murder in the shooting death of 40-year-old Stev...

10-28-2021 Homicide Investigation on Bradley Rd.

At approximately 7:58PM, the Danville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Bradley Road for calls of shots fired and a male victim being shot.  Officers located a victim, suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound, in the stree...

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...