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15-year-old charged after making bomb threat towards Heritage High School, LPD says
Read full article: 15-year-old charged after making bomb threat towards Heritage High School, LPD saysa 15-year-old has been taken into custody and charged after he made a bomb threat to Heritage High School in Lynchburg, according to LPD.
Train hits and injures one, two others injured after incident in Lynchburg Monday
Read full article: Train hits and injures one, two others injured after incident in Lynchburg MondayOne person was struck by a train and two others are injured, although it is unclear whether the two were also struck or injured while attempting to evade the train, in Lynchburg Monday.
LPD determines there was no assault at University of Lynchburg after investigation
Read full article: LPD determines there was no assault at University of Lynchburg after investigationThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.
17-year-old charged in connection with robbery in Lynchburg Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 17-year-old charged in connection with robbery in Lynchburg Walmart parking lotLPD announced that they responded to a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of a Walmart located on Old Forest Rd Wednesday afternoon.
55-year-old arrested after shots fired during welfare check in Lynchburg Friday
Read full article: 55-year-old arrested after shots fired during welfare check in Lynchburg FridayLynchburg Police announced that they had arrested a 55-year-old man after shots were fired during a welfare check Friday afternoon.
‘No mother should watch the life slip away from their child’: Family Remembers bright light of Cash Gaudio
Read full article: ‘No mother should watch the life slip away from their child’: Family Remembers bright light of Cash Gaudio“It was just a random, Monday afternoon. Nothing different. It was just a normal day, until it wasn’t,” Cash Gaudio’s mom Shannon Meyers said.
57-year-old charged with malicious wounding after stabbing incident in Lynchburg
Read full article: 57-year-old charged with malicious wounding after stabbing incident in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Have arrested a 57-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing incident at the Birchwood Apartments in Lynchburg Thursday.
Suspect identified and charged with 2nd Degree Murder after killing 19-year-old in Lynchburg
Read full article: Suspect identified and charged with 2nd Degree Murder after killing 19-year-old in LynchburgA man is dead and a person of interest has been detained after a shooting in Lynchburg on Monday, according to LPD.
Lynchburg Police Department seeking suspect after armed robbery and vehicle theft
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Department seeking suspect after armed robbery and vehicle theftThe Lynchburg Police Department is looking for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at the West Edge Apartments in Lynchburg.
LPD responds to threatening writings at Heritage High School
Read full article: LPD responds to threatening writings at Heritage High SchoolHeritage High School was placed on a hold status while Lynchburg Police investigated the scene after suspicious writings and threats were discovered on a bathroom wall on Thursday morning, the department said.
36-year-old man dead after two vehicle accident on US-460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: 36-year-old man dead after two vehicle accident on US-460 in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police said that a 36-year-old man is dead after a fatal two-vehicle accident on US-460 near Campbell Ave. that occurred on Wednesday we're told.
35-year-old Lynchburg man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation, LPD said
Read full article: 35-year-old Lynchburg man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation, LPD saidThe LPD has arrested and charged a 35-year-old after multi-agency child pornography investigation.
Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in LynchburgA man was arrested in a child exploitation investigation on Aug. 1, Lynchburg Police confirmed. The man was identified as 29-year-old Andrew Joseph O’Hop.
Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in Thursday morning burglary and vehicle theft
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in Thursday morning burglary and vehicle theftThe LPD is currently searching for a suspect who was involved in a burglary and vehicle theft at a 76 Gas Station Thursday morning.
New surveillance video released shows different angle in Kingston Campbell case
Read full article: New surveillance video released shows different angle in Kingston Campbell caseIt’s been four months since 6-year-old Kingston Campbell was murdered inside his home and police tell us they are still looking into the case.
Lynchburg leaders call for change after juveniles arrested for firearms violations
Read full article: Lynchburg leaders call for change after juveniles arrested for firearms violationsThe leader of a community group in Lynchburg that works to prevent violence said he’s shocked and saddened by recent events.
14-year-old arrested following threat made in connection with E.C. Glass lockdown
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested following threat made in connection with E.C. Glass lockdownA 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a threatening phone call made to E.C. Glass High School, according to Lynchburg police.
Second Lynchburg police officer charged in connection with May assault, trespassing case
Read full article: Second Lynchburg police officer charged in connection with May assault, trespassing caseA second Lynchburg Police Department officer has been charged in connection with an assault and trespassing incident that occurred on May 19, 2022.
Lynchburg Police Department’s training simulator prepares officers for real-life situations
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Department’s training simulator prepares officers for real-life situationsLPD purchased the technology in 2019, and every officer goes through the training once or twice a year, regardless of how long they’ve been on the force.
Tennessee K-9 dies after being shot multiple times ‘in the line of duty’
Read full article: Tennessee K-9 dies after being shot multiple times ‘in the line of duty’LA VERGNE, Tenn. – A K-9 with the La Vergne, Tennessee Police Department is dead after he was reportedly shot several times “in the line of duty” November 17, according to report by WOIO. K-9 Sjaak was shot three times after a man driving down Murfreesboro Road shot at Officer Justin Darby according to the police department. “A K9 is more than just a dog to our handlers, they’re a partner,” the team wrote in a post. It is with a heavy heart that the La Vergne Police Department announces K9 Sjaak has passed away. “It is with a heavy heart that the La Vergne Police Department announces K9 Sjaak has passed away,” LPD said in a tweet.
Lynchburg police launches online citizen report form
Read full article: Lynchburg police launches online citizen report formLYNCHBURG, Va. If youre a crime victim in Lynchburg, you wont have to leave your house to file a police report at the department. Monday, LPD launched its police to citizen website. From your phone or computer, you can report thefts and vandalism. Police say stolen guns and prescriptions cannot be filed on the online system. Police have a tutorial video on YouTube on how to use the new website.