Search warrants reveal new details in Pittsylvania County shots-fired incident that injured three deputies
Read full article: Search warrants reveal new details in Pittsylvania County shots-fired incident that injured three deputiesJames Andru Lehnerd has been charged with attempted aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, court records indicate.
Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania CountyA woman was arrested after a shooting incident that left one injured in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office said.
2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry Fork
Read full article: 2 killed in farm equipment accident in Dry ForkTwo men lost their lives after the agricultural equipment they were using came into contact with high-voltage power lines on Thursday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.

Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania CountyA man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for the abduction and murder of a missing woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man dead after Pittsylvania County Shooting Saturday, suspect detained, authorities say
Read full article: Man dead after Pittsylvania County Shooting Saturday, suspect detained, authorities sayA 58-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Pittsylvania County Saturday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29
Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29The Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.
65-year-old Axton man accused of fatally shooting daughter-in-law and son, deputies say
Read full article: 65-year-old Axton man accused of fatally shooting daughter-in-law and son, deputies sayA 65-year-old man is facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the shooting deaths of his daughter-in-law and son, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: Suspect in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting now charged with first-degree murderTelvin Hairston is now facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of an 82-year-old woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Axton man charged in connection with investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Axton man charged in connection with investigation of crimes against childrenA 55-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation was conducted into a complaint involving the alleged sexual exploitation of children, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
One arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: One arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Pittsylvania CountyOne person is now in custody in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a 28-year-old man, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting in Pittsylvania CountyA 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of another man following a shooting, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Gretna man arrested after barricade situation in Campbell County
Read full article: Gretna man arrested after barricade situation in Campbell CountyA 35-year-old man has been arrested after an hours-long barricade situation in Campbell County on Friday, according to the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with first-degree murder in deadly Pittsylvania County shooting
Read full article: Man charged with first-degree murder in deadly Pittsylvania County shootingA man has been arrested in connection with a February shooting that left another man dead, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man taken into custody after shooting that left elderly woman hurt in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man taken into custody after shooting that left elderly woman hurt in Pittsylvania CountyA man is in custody after shooting at an elderly woman in Pittsylvania County Saturday afternoon, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
28-year-old man dead after shooting near an Airbnb in Pittslyvania County, police say
Read full article: 28-year-old man dead after shooting near an Airbnb in Pittslyvania County, police sayThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is searching for answers after a man died in a shooting Sunday night.
Former Chatham High School employee charged with selling drugs on school property, officials say
Read full article: Former Chatham High School employee charged with selling drugs on school property, officials sayA Chatham High School employee is facing several charges after allegedly selling drugs on school property, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office
28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: 28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania CountyOn Friday, authorities said they arrested Daniel Neal, 28 years old, and are charging him with murder, entering a house with intent to commit murder, rape, robbery, or arson, and the use or display of a firearm in committing a felony.
Pittsylvania County Schools working to digitize school maps for first responders
Read full article: Pittsylvania County Schools working to digitize school maps for first respondersLaw enforcement will be able to pull up the map of a school on their computer or cell-phone before even getting to the scene.
Man found in Gretna home shot to death, authorities say
Read full article: Man found in Gretna home shot to death, authorities sayA man who was found dead in a Gretna home was shot to death, and authorities are now investigating the situation as a homicide, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man arrested in connection to December double homicide in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to December double homicide in Pittsylvania CountyThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office has arrested the man they believe is responsible for a double homicide that happened in December 2021.
Authorities searching for man in connection to Pittsylvania County armed robbery
Read full article: Authorities searching for man in connection to Pittsylvania County armed robberyThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is searching for the man they say is responsible for an armed robbery Thursday morning.
Authorities identify men found dead inside of Pittsylvania County home
Read full article: Authorities identify men found dead inside of Pittsylvania County homeThe Pittsylvania Sheriffโs Office has identified the two men who were found dead inside of a Pittsylvania County home with smoke coming from it last month.
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Teen arrested for first-degree murder in connection to Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair shooting
Read full article: Teen arrested for first-degree murder in connection to Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair shootingThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office arrested someone in connection to the fatal shooting that happened at the Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair in September.
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Authorities looking for three persons of interest in connection to fatal Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair shooting
Read full article: Authorities looking for three persons of interest in connection to fatal Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair shootingThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is seeking the publicโs help in finding three persons of interest in connection to a fatal shooting at the Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair.
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Juvenile dies in overnight shooting at Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds
Read full article: Juvenile dies in overnight shooting at Pittsylvania County FairgroundsA juvenile is dead after a shooting at The Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds Saturday night. The Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is asking the public for information to help them find the suspect.
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Pittsylvania County standoff ends as authorities arrest man
Read full article: Pittsylvania County standoff ends as authorities arrest manPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEAuthorities arrested Paul Michael Dalton after a standoff that lasted several hours on Tuesday. A man has barricaded himself inside of a home in Pittsylvania County, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office. Authorities say Paul Dalton has barricaded himself inside of a Pittsylvania County home (Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office)Dalton then went back inside the home and is currently inside, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Authorities said the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office Crisis Management team has been in contact with Dalton and is working to get him to surrender. The Pittsylvania County School systems were also notified so they could alter bus routes for the afternoon.
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Authorities find Pittsylvania County man unharmed after search
Read full article: Authorities find Pittsylvania County man unharmed after searchPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEAuthorities in Pittsylvania County said they found Gary Wayne Beamon unharmed on Monday night. ORIGINAL STORYThe Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is asking for help finding a missing man who is believed to have health concerns. Gary Wayne Beamon is missing from the Moorefield Bridge Road area of Pittsylvania County, which is near the Westover Area in Danville. He was last seen at about 12:30 p.m. Monday wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office at 434-432-7931.
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Investigation underway after human remains found in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Investigation underway after human remains found in Pittsylvania CountyPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities in Pittsylvania County are investigating after the discovery of human remains and a car on Wednesday. The medical examinerโs office is working to identify the remains and also determine a cause and manner of death, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office. Several agencies have assisted the Sheriffโs Office with the investigation so far, including the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Angel Search and Rescue, Pittsylvania County Office of Public Safety and Pittsylvania County Commonwealth Attorneyโs Office. This is a developing story. 10 News is working to learn more.
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Victims identified in Pittsylvania County murder-suicide
Read full article: Victims identified in Pittsylvania County murder-suicideGRETNA, Va. โ The Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office has identified the man and woman found dead inside a car after whatโs believed to be an act of domestic violence on Wednesday. The Sheriffโs Office did not clarify if the two were related. They were found at about 11:40 a.m. off of U.S. Highway 40 West, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Corey Webb at the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office at 434-432-7800 or 434-432-7931. Original StoryTwo people are dead after a shooting in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
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Man shot, hospitalized after breaking into mother's home
Read full article: Man shot, hospitalized after breaking into mother's homePITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. โ A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot while attempting to break into his motherโs home Saturday, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office. The man, 25-year-old Xavier Tyler Slayton, was shot by a 17-year-old relative at a home in the 700 block of Cedar Forest Road, deputies said. Slayton, who was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, will be charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit murder, according to deputies. Charges were not filed against the 17-year-old, deputies said.

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