Buena Vista Police Department is searching for a man wanted on three felony warrants.

The Buena Vista Police Department announced Wednesday that it had made an arrest of a 27-year-old man in connection with a series of recent vehicle tampering incidents.

Buena Vista’s Police Department are warning drivers following a recent increase in thefts from cars. Three vehicles were reported broken into yesterday morning between 24th and 29th streets, according to the Buena Vista Police Department.

Buena Vista Police Department said they are looking for a black car that was seen engaging in suspicious activities with minors on Wednesday.

The Buena Vista Police Department is investigating a crash that left a 16-year-old bicyclist dead.

The Buena Vista Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a 64-year-old man dead Tuesday.

The Buena Vista Police Department is helping to honor the life and legacy of Jay Patterson.

Virginia State Police announced Monday afternoon that they’ve charged the son of a retired Buena Vista Assistant Chief of Police with murdering his father.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was hit by a car Friday evening, according to the Buena Vista Police Department. Authorities said the crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. on Magnolia Ave on Route 501. The driver of the car didn’t leave the scene after the boy was hit, the police department said. Officials airlifted the boy to the UVA Medical Center, but authorities said his medical status is unknown. According to police, there are no charges at this time.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – UPDATEPolice arrested Percy Spinner on Friday after he escaped police custody, according to the Buena Vista Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY - 10:08 a.m.Buena Vista authorities are searching for a convicted sex offender that they say escaped police custody. Percy Spinner, 25, of Lynchburg was convicted in 2015 of carnal knowledge of a child between the ages of 13 to 15. According to the Buena Vista Police Department, he escaped police custody on Dec. 3. Anyone with information on Spinner’s whereabouts is asked to call the Buena Vista Police Department at 540-261-6171.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The body of a missing 30-year-old Buena Vista man last seen in May 2019 has been found, according to Virginia State Police. "The Austin family has been relentless in their search for Chad,” said Buena Vista Police Chief Richard Hartman. Police said that in addition to finding Austin’s remains, forensic investigators collected property and evidence that is currently undergoing testing at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. Because his remains were discovered in Amherst County and not within the city limits of Buena Vista, Virginia State Police will assume the lead on the investigation. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office at 1-800-542-5959 or 540-375-9589, or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – UPDATEAutopsies reveal the cause of death for both Jacquelyn “Bridgett” Clark, 42, and Mary “Becky” Williams, 40, is drowning, according to the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities say the two people found dead inside a car in Smith Mountain Lake over the weekend have been identified as two women reported missing out of Buena Vista. Jacquelyn “Bridgett” Clark, 42, and Mary “Becky” Williams, 40, were last seen on April 18 in Buena Vista, shortly before midnight, according to the Buena Vista Police Department. “The Buena Vista Police Department would like to express our condolences to the families of Bridgett Clark and Becky Williams,” said the Buena Vista Police Department in a release. And he said well get her up and get out of there.”That call was made just a few hours after the women left Buena Vista.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The Buena Vista Police Department is asking for help finding two missing women who may now be somewhere in Franklin County. Jacquelyn “Bridgett” Clark, 42, and Mary “Becky” Williams, 40, were last seen on April 18 in Buena Vista, shortly before midnight. Police believe the two left Buena Vista to to go the Smith Mountain Lake area in Franklin County in Williams’ dark blue 2013 Ford Explorer bearing VA Tag VKG-4414. Investigators believe the two took Interstate 81 to Interstate 581 and then used Route 116 to get to Franklin County. Anyone with any information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Buena Vista Police Department at 540-261-6171, the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office at 540-463-7328 or the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 540-483-3000.

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The wallet of a missing Buena Vista man has been found on a trail by a father and daughter in the Panther Falls area. Authorities believe the wallet belongs to Chad Austin due to several items inside. Austin went missing in the area around Memorial Day. According to Lt. Waylon Miller with the Buena Vista Police Department, the trail where the wallet was found has been searched several times since Austin’s appearance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Buena Vista Police Department at 540-261-6171.