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Man who escaped from mental health facility now in custody, Danville Police say
Read full article: Man who escaped from mental health facility now in custody, Danville Police sayThe Danville Police Department announced Tuesday that they were seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old James Pugh II, who escaped from Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute on Tuesday.
21 law enforcement officers graduate from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Read full article: 21 law enforcement officers graduate from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training AcademyFriday will be a significant day for several officers with the Danville Police Department.
Man arrested, charged for allegedly threatening Danville animal shelter over the phone
Read full article: Man arrested, charged for allegedly threatening Danville animal shelter over the phoneA man has been arrested for allegedly threatening Danville Area Humane Society Virginia over the phone, according to the police department.
Danville residents go door-to-door in Community Heartwalk after Sunday’s shooting
Read full article: Danville residents go door-to-door in Community Heartwalk after Sunday’s shootingMonday afternoon saw various members of the Danville community teaming up with personnel from the Danville Police Department to go door-to-door in the area the shooting happened to reassure residents that, despite what happened, the community was there to support them and communicate what happened during their Community Heartwalk.
Second arrest made in connection with fatal Danville shooting investigation
Read full article: Second arrest made in connection with fatal Danville shooting investigationA man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Danville shooting that left one man dead and several others hurt, according to the Danville Police Department.
WATCH LIVE: Danville police, deputies to honor fallen officers
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Danville police, deputies to honor fallen officersOn Thursday, the Danville Police Department and the Danville Sheriff’s Office will honor and remember six officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Danville PD identifies suspect wanted in connection with Thursday homicide
Read full article: Danville PD identifies suspect wanted in connection with Thursday homicideThe Danville Police Dept. has identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jaelynn Lowen. Lowen is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Danville Police Department launches Automated License Plate Reader system
Read full article: Danville Police Department launches Automated License Plate Reader systemThis week, the Danville Police Department launched a 21-camera Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, funded by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.
Several arrested, charged in connection with series of vehicle thefts throughout Danville
Read full article: Several arrested, charged in connection with series of vehicle thefts throughout DanvilleThe Danville Police Department has arrested and charged several individuals following multiple vehicle thefts in Danville.
Man faces additional charges for attempted murder of Danville Police officer
Read full article: Man faces additional charges for attempted murder of Danville Police officerThe suspect involved in the shooting of a Danville Police officer has been formally charged with Attempted Capital Murder, Virginia State Police said.
Danville Officer, who was injured after shootout with suspect Monday, identified
Read full article: Danville Officer, who was injured after shootout with suspect Monday, identifiedBoth an officer and a suspect were shot and injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Danville on Monday, Danville Police Department said.
Danville PD arrest wanted man without incident after he barricaded himself in apartment
Read full article: Danville PD arrest wanted man without incident after he barricaded himself in apartmentThe Danville Police Department arrested a wanted man Tuesday evening after he barricaded himself in an apartment.
52-year-old in critical condition after road rage incident, Danville Police Dept. investigating
Read full article: 52-year-old in critical condition after road rage incident, Danville Police Dept. investigatingA 52-year-old man is in critical condition after an apparent road rage incident that occurred at 4:45 p.m. Monday, according to DPD.
Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive year
Read full article: Danville overall crime rates fall for fifth consecutive yearThe Danville Police Department states that overall crime rates have trended downward for the fifth year in a row, decreasing by 8% overall across major crime categories in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a preliminary report in 2024 on crime.
Danville Police searching for man following escape from Mental Health Institute
Read full article: Danville Police searching for man following escape from Mental Health InstituteDanville Police Department said they are searching for a man after he escaped from the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute around 3:55 p.m. on Friday.
Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience store
Read full article: Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience storeA search is underway for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Danville convenience store, according to the Danville Police Department.
Two juveniles charged in separate threat investigations that impacted schools in Danville
Read full article: Two juveniles charged in separate threat investigations that impacted schools in DanvilleA 16-year-old and a 12-year-old have been charged after threats were made to two separate schools in Danville, Danville PD said.
Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville
Read full article: Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in DanvilleTwo men were hospitalized following an attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
North Carolina man charged after shooting in Danville road rage incident
Read full article: North Carolina man charged after shooting in Danville road rage incidentA North Carolina man is facing multiple felony charges connected to a road rage incident in Danville Tuesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
23-year-old New Jersey man arrested, charged in connection with robbery at Danville Mall
Read full article: 23-year-old New Jersey man arrested, charged in connection with robbery at Danville MallA 23-year-old man from New Jersey has been charged in connection with a robbery that happened at Danville Mall on Wednesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
Man arrested, charged in connection with January shooting in Danville
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with January shooting in DanvilleFollowing months of being on the run, a man has been arrested in relation to a January shooting in Danville that left a 19-year-old hurt, according to the Danville Police Department.
One dead, one in custody after disagreement leads to shooting, according to Danville Police
Read full article: One dead, one in custody after disagreement leads to shooting, according to Danville PolicePolice said the shooting was an isolated incident that occurred after a disagreement escalated between two men.
Authorities investigating inmate death at Danville Adult Detention Center
Read full article: Authorities investigating inmate death at Danville Adult Detention CenterVirginia State Police are conducting an investigation after a Danville Adult Detention Center inmate died Sunday morning, according to the Danville Police Department.
TALK TO US: What questions do you have for Scott Booth, Roanoke’s next police chief?
Read full article: TALK TO US: What questions do you have for Scott Booth, Roanoke’s next police chief?10 News will be sitting down with Booth to learn more about his plans for Roanoke City, and we want to make sure the community is part of the conversation.
Roanoke community invited to meet finalist for new Star City police chief
Read full article: Roanoke community invited to meet finalist for new Star City police chiefThe Roanoke community is invited to attend a meet-and-greet with Danville Police Chief Scott Booth. Booth is in the running for Roanoke's new police chief.
Danville police charge 14-year-old with second-degree murder in deadly May shooting
Read full article: Danville police charge 14-year-old with second-degree murder in deadly May shootingA 14-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the Danville shooting that left 37-year-old Marcus Hairston dead, according to the Danville Police Department.
Man arrested in North Carolina in connection with deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Danville
Read full article: Man arrested in North Carolina in connection with deadly shooting of 16-year-old in DanvilleA man was taken into custody in Burlington, North Carolina in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
Arrest made after shooting leaves 16-year-old dead and 19-year-old injured
Read full article: Arrest made after shooting leaves 16-year-old dead and 19-year-old injuredA man was taken into custody in Burlington, North Carolina in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
Danville man charged with second-degree murder in connection with fatal shooting
Read full article: Danville man charged with second-degree murder in connection with fatal shootingA Danville man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting on Sunday (May 14), according to the Danville Police Department.
Two arrested in connection with deadly Danville shooting
Read full article: Two arrested in connection with deadly Danville shootingTwo people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Woodside Village Apartments that left a 37-year-old man dead and two others injured, according to the Danville Police Department.
Police identify homicide victim in deadly shooting at Woodside Village apartments in Danville
Read full article: Police identify homicide victim in deadly shooting at Woodside Village apartments in DanvilleThe Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at Woodside Village apartments.
Danville police searching for suspect in Sunday shots fired incident
Read full article: Danville police searching for suspect in Sunday shots fired incidentOfficers with the Danville Police Department said they are currently searching for the man above who they say was involved in a shots fired incident Sunday.
One arrested, three wanted in connection with April 14 robberies in Danville
Read full article: One arrested, three wanted in connection with April 14 robberies in DanvilleOne person was arrested and three are still wanted in connection with two robberies in Danville earlier this month, according to the Danville Police Department.
Danville police searching for suspects involved in two robberies
Read full article: Danville police searching for suspects involved in two robberiesThe Danville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a vehicle and suspects involved in a robbery Friday at a downtown Danville business.
One of two suspects arrested in connection with shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings in Danville
Read full article: One of two suspects arrested in connection with shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings in DanvilleThe Danville Police Department has arrested one of two suspects in connection with a shooting at a Buffalo Wild Wings Wednesday night.
20-year-old man arrested in connection with Danville elementary school kitchen fire
Read full article: 20-year-old man arrested in connection with Danville elementary school kitchen fireThe Danville Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fire at an elementary school over the weekend.
Legal expert weighs in on 13-year-old charged with murder in Danville
Read full article: Legal expert weighs in on 13-year-old charged with murder in DanvilleA 13-year-old, who has not been identified, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of their 4-year-old sibling, according to the Danville Police Department.
13-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of 4-year-old sibling in Danville
Read full article: 13-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of 4-year-old sibling in DanvilleA 13-year-old, who has not been identified, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his or her 4-year-old sibling, according to the Danville Police Department.
Danville man in custody after woman found dead at Astoria Hotel in Danville, police say
Read full article: Danville man in custody after woman found dead at Astoria Hotel in Danville, police sayThe Danville Police Department has taken a man into custody in connection to Sunday's murder at the Astoria Hotel in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive.
GW High School in Danville having virtual learning day after receiving threatening email
Read full article: GW High School in Danville having virtual learning day after receiving threatening emailGeorge Washington High School will be having a virtual learning day Tuesday as Danville Police and Virginia State Police continue to investigate a threat the school received Monday, according to the Danville Police Department.