LYNCHBURG, Va. – Update:
The Lynchburg Police Department has provided an update regarding the execution of the search warrant.
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According to LPD, during the course of serving the warrant, a duty-issued firearm was accidentally discharged by an officer. At the time of the accidental discharge, no individuals were present inside the residence and no injuries occurred as a result.
The LPD is actively reviewing the incident to ensure all departmental policies and procedures were properly followed.
Original:
A man was arrested after trespassing on the 1500 block of Longview Road in Lynchburg on Monday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
LPD said they conducted a subject stop on 21-year-old Raekwon Hubbard after he allegedly trespassed at a residence in the area. After further investigation, law enforcement discovered a firearm in Hubbard’s backpack that was illegally modified, converting it into a fully automatic weapon. Hubbard was also found to have had multiple prior felony convictions.
Hubbard was charged with the following:
- Trespassing
- Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Authorities said search warrants were obtained and are currently being executed in connection with this incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Officer Gates at (434) 300-9845 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also submit a tip anonymously online here.