Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Lynchburg police arrest suspects after shooting investigation and traffic stop
Read full article: Lynchburg police arrest suspects after shooting investigation and traffic stopThe Lynchburg Police Department has arrested two men following a high-risk traffic stop connected to a shooting investigation.
LPD arrests 22-year-old following two assaults and attempted robbery in Lynchburg
Read full article: LPD arrests 22-year-old following two assaults and attempted robbery in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Friday that it had arrested a 22-year-old man following two assaults and an attempted robbery on Boonsboro Road.
Lynchburg man convicted of sexual assault, sentencing set for May 2026
Read full article: Lynchburg man convicted of sexual assault, sentencing set for May 2026A Lynchburg jury on Nov. 17, 2025, found Steven Wayne Thompson Jr. guilty of felony counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy, the Commonwealthโs Attorneyโs Office announced.
Stolen vehicle stop leads to law enforcement searching for suspect on foot in Lynchburg
Read full article: Stolen vehicle stop leads to law enforcement searching for suspect on foot in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a man following a stolen vehicle stop that led the suspect to flee on foot, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Lynchburg Police on the scene of an โactive incidentโ Thursday night
Read full article: Lynchburg Police on the scene of an โactive incidentโ Thursday nightThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Thursday night that officers were currently on the scene of an โactive incidentโ in the 1600 block of Florida Avenue. LPD says there is no active threat to the community.
Lynchburg Police investigating reported threat made against Del. Wendell Walker
Read full article: Lynchburg Police investigating reported threat made against Del. Wendell WalkerThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a reported threat made toward Delegate Wendell Walker, who represents the 52nd District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Police make arrest after deadly shooting in Lynchburg
Read full article: Police make arrest after deadly shooting in LynchburgA deadly shooting occurred on Wednesday just before 9pm in Lynchburg near 12th and Pierce Streets. Police confirm the victim is 45-year-old Anthony Cupec and the man accused of shooting him is behind bars.
Motor vehicle accident shuts down Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg
Read full article: Motor vehicle accident shuts down Lakeside Drive in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department has reported that the 2600 block of Lakeside Drive near Southern Air is closed to all traffic following a motor vehicle accident.
Unlocked Cars, Stolen Guns: Lynchburg Police Urge Residents to Lock Up Amid Summer Car Theft Spike
Read full article: Unlocked Cars, Stolen Guns: Lynchburg Police Urge Residents to Lock Up Amid Summer Car Theft SpikeThe Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) warns residents about a rise in vehicle thefts, nearly all of which, officials say, could have been prevented with a simple step: locking the car doors.
Lynchburg man arrested and charged with multiple offenses after narcotics seizure
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested and charged with multiple offenses after narcotics seizureA 35-year-old Lynchburg man has been arrested and charged after a response to a report of domestic violence led to a narcotics seizure.
Lynchburg Police Chief leaving department to accept role in North Carolina
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Chief leaving department to accept role in North CarolinaThe City of Lynchburg announced Tuesday that Chief of Police Ryan Zuidema will retire from his role and accept the position of Chief of Police for the City of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Lynchburg Police investigating bank fraud incidents
Read full article: Lynchburg Police investigating bank fraud incidentsThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that it was investigating two related incidents of fraud that occurred at two separate Truist Bank locations in Lynchburg in May.
Search continues for man wanted in connection with Lynchburg stabbing
Read full article: Search continues for man wanted in connection with Lynchburg stabbingThe search continues for Philip Bryant, a suspect who allegedly stabbed an individual following an altercation in the 1300 block of Main Street, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Lynchburg Police Department investigating fatal hit and run, asking for publicโs help in locating suspect vehicle
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Department investigating fatal hit and run, asking for publicโs help in locating suspect vehicleThe Lynchburg Police Department announced that it was investigating a โserious motor vehicle crashโ that resulted in a fatality Friday.
Lynchburg Police address viral video of officers stopping woman in vehicle reported stolen in error
Read full article: Lynchburg Police address viral video of officers stopping woman in vehicle reported stolen in errorThe Lynchburg Police Department has addressed a viral video circulating on social media, which shows officers pulling over a woman driving a vehicle with three children inside that was reported as stolen in error.
Lynchurg Police announce charges against multiple individuals following investigation into viral assault video
Read full article: Lynchurg Police announce charges against multiple individuals following investigation into viral assault videoThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Friday that they had brought charges against multiple individuals after an investigation into a viral video that the department said involved a physical altercation during which one man was assaulted.
Lynchburg Police investigating shots-fired incident which occurred downtown Sunday
Read full article: Lynchburg Police investigating shots-fired incident which occurred downtown SundayThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that it was investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred during the early morning hours Sunday.
Several memorial services planned across our region for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Read full article: Several memorial services planned across our region for Peace Officers Memorial DayLaw enforcement agencies throughout the region are coming together to pay tribute to fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Lynchburg Police Department honor fallen heroes with annual Regional Police Memorial Service
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Department honor fallen heroes with annual Regional Police Memorial ServiceThe Lynchburg Police Department is slated to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in the past year in the Commonwealth.
Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department has charged a Maryland man with reckless driving after a tractor-trailer was overturned on Route 460 Tuesday.
Man found guilty of sexual battery and strangulation in Lynchburg Circuit Court
Read full article: Man found guilty of sexual battery and strangulation in Lynchburg Circuit CourtA man who was wanted for outstanding warrants in Lynchburg was arrested in Waynesboro Tuesday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
LPD investigate early morning shots fired incident
Read full article: LPD investigate early morning shots fired incidentThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on Fillmore Street, where bullets struck a house and vehicles. No injuries have been reported, but they are asking for the public's help to gather information.
LPD identifies 90-year-old victim in single-vehicle crash Jan. 27
Read full article: LPD identifies 90-year-old victim in single-vehicle crash Jan. 27On January 27, 2025, at around 10:01 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1000 block of Moreview Drive.
Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in Lynchburg
Read full article: Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in LynchburgA child was found and his father was arrested following reports of both of them missing out of Lynchburg, Lynchburg Police Department said.
36-year-old arrested in connection with recent shooting incidents in Lynchburg
Read full article: 36-year-old arrested in connection with recent shooting incidents in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department announced that they had arrested a 36-year-old man after an investigation into a series of shooting incidents in Lynchburg.
Lynchburg Fire Dept. Employee charged with embezzlement after investigation, LPD says
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Dept. Employee charged with embezzlement after investigation, LPD saysThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that after an investigation regarding a possible occurrence of embezzlement involving a city employee, they brought charges against a Lynchburg Fire Dept. employee.
University of Lynchburg searching for suspect after incident possibly involving a knife
Read full article: University of Lynchburg searching for suspect after incident possibly involving a knifeThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.
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.
Lynchburg Police seeking publicโs assistance in locating missing 55-year-old man
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seeking publicโs assistance in locating missing 55-year-old manThe Lynchburg Police Department is currently seeking the publicโs assistance in locating a missing 55-year-old man, according to the department.
39-year-old man found dead during welfare check by Lynchburg Police Department
Read full article: 39-year-old man found dead during welfare check by Lynchburg Police DepartmentA 39-year-old man was found dead during a welfare check that was conducted by the Lynchburg Police Department, 10 News has learned.
Five injured after two-vehicle crash in Lynchburg Tuesday
Read full article: Five injured after two-vehicle crash in Lynchburg TuesdayThe Lynchburg Police Department said five people were injured including one juvenile who was critically injured after a two-vehicle accident on Langhorne Road Tuesday.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Lynchburg Police to hold press conference regarding recent homicide investigations
Read full article: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Lynchburg Police to hold press conference regarding recent homicide investigationsThe Lynchburg Police Department will be holding a joint press conference this afternoon with community leaders to address the recent homicides and the investigations into them.
