Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking information in stolen utility vehicle incident
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking information in stolen utility vehicle incidentThe Campbell County Sheriffโs office said that it was seeking the publicโs assistance in identifying an individual responsible for the theft of a utility vehicle earlier this week.
Suspect arrested, second suspect at large after armed robbery in Campbell County
Read full article: Suspect arrested, second suspect at large after armed robbery in Campbell CountyThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office announced Wednesday that they were seeking two individuals, one who has been identified and one who has not been, after an armed robbery Tuesday.
Two men arrested and charged following investigation into internet crimes against children in Campbell County
Read full article: Two men arrested and charged following investigation into internet crimes against children in Campbell CountyThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested two Campbell County residents following a joint investigation with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Suspect identified following Route 29 pursuit in Campbell County
Read full article: Suspect identified following Route 29 pursuit in Campbell CountyCampbell County Sheriffโs Office and Virginia State Police are searching for a suspect following a pursuit that occurred on Route 29 on Saturday, Campbell County Sheriffโs Office said.
Campbell County School Board chairman speaks on boardโs decision to sideline stepsons of Logan Thomas
Read full article: Campbell County School Board chairman speaks on boardโs decision to sideline stepsons of Logan ThomasOn Friday, the Campbell County School Board held a special meeting and voted to sideline the stepsons of former NFL tight end and Brookeville head coach Logan Thomas, albeit with reluctance
North Carolina man arrested for vandalism, trespassing at Lynchburg Regional Airport
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested for vandalism, trespassing at Lynchburg Regional AirportA man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with damaging property at Lynchburg Regional Airport, according to the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement
Read full article: Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlementA former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer.
Multiple arrests made in connection with narcotics investigation in Campbell County
Read full article: Multiple arrests made in connection with narcotics investigation in Campbell CountyThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office announced Wednesday that it had made multiple arrests after concluding a narcotics investigation in the Gladys area of the county.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking public assistance in locating burglary suspect
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking public assistance in locating burglary suspectThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is currently seeking the publicโs assistance in locating and identifying a suspect involved in a breaking and entering that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday a vape shop on Timberlake Road.
Campbell County Board of Supervisors votes โnoโ on proposed data center project
Read full article: Campbell County Board of Supervisors votes โnoโ on proposed data center projectTonight, Campbell County board of supervisors will decide whether to rezone more than 57 acres near Route 460 and Cabin Field Road to make way for three new data centers.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seizes over $415,000 in illegal drugs, suspect arrested
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seizes over $415,000 in illegal drugs, suspect arrestedThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office announced Monday that it had conducted an investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics involving a residence in the Timberlake area of the locality.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in locating larceny suspect
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in locating larceny suspectThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs assistance in locating a 55-year-old larceny suspect.
Man arrested for abduction and assault out of Campbell and Bedford Counties
Read full article: Man arrested for abduction and assault out of Campbell and Bedford CountiesCampbell County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges out of Campbell and Bedford Counties.
Man Taken into Custody After Armed Standoff in Campbell County
Read full article: Man Taken into Custody After Armed Standoff in Campbell CountyDeputies responded around 8:30 p.m. to a home on Pacoman Road in Evington for a welfare check. When they arrived, the suspect โ identified as 50-year-old Ronald Lee Day, Jr. โ displayed a firearm, made threatening statements, and fired a round before retreating into the home.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office warns public of Bitcoin Warrant Scam
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office warns public of Bitcoin Warrant ScamThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is warning the public about a phone scam in which callers claim you have a warrant for your arrest and must immediately pay a fine in Bitcoin, and in some cases, other untraceable forms of payment.
Vehicle stolen out of Campbell County, law enforcement seeking information
Read full article: Vehicle stolen out of Campbell County, law enforcement seeking informationLocal law enforcement is seeking information after a vehicle was stolen in Campbell County on Tuesday morning, Campbell County Sheriffโs Office said.
Altavista Police searching for two suspects in larceny case
Read full article: Altavista Police searching for two suspects in larceny caseAltavista Police Department said on Saturday that they are seeking the publicโs assistance in locating two suspects following a larceny that occurred in Altavista.
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation awards $100,000 to Altavista Area YMCA
Read full article: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation awards $100,000 to Altavista Area YMCAThe Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced the recipient of its sixth annual $100,000 Century Fund Grant, awarded to the Altavista Area YMCA.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in locating wanted man
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in locating wanted manThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is actively seeking the publicโs assistance in locating a wanted man, the office announced Wednesday.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles, requesting the publicโs assistance
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office investigating multiple larcenies from vehicles, requesting the publicโs assistanceThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is actively investigating a series of larcenies from motor vehicles that occurred overnight between Wednesday and Thursday in the Concord Estates neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Father arrested following abduction of daughter in Campbell County
Read full article: Father arrested following abduction of daughter in Campbell CountyThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is requesting the publicโs assistance in locating Cal Lee Davis Jr and his 5-year-old daughter, Peyton Marie Knight.
Campbell County deputies search for suspect in series of Virginia Lottery ticket thefts
Read full article: Campbell County deputies search for suspect in series of Virginia Lottery ticket theftsA search is underway for a man believed to be involved in a series of thefts involving VA Lottery tickets in Campbell County, according to the sheriffโs office.
Retaining Wall Collapse at Lynchburg Construction Site Raises Concerns Among Residents
Read full article: Retaining Wall Collapse at Lynchburg Construction Site Raises Concerns Among ResidentsA retaining wall collapse at a Lynchburg construction site has sparked resident concern over safety following heavy rains.
Appalachian Power Company announces proposed route for Altavista-Leesville powerline
Read full article: Appalachian Power Company announces proposed route for Altavista-Leesville powerlineAppalachian Power representatives have selected a proposed route for a new transmission line in Campbell County, Pittsylvania County, and Altavista. The upgrades are part of the Altavista-Leesville Transmission Improvements Project, which involves rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in or near the existing right-of-way and building approximately 5 miles of 138-kV transmission line parallel to existing transmission lines.
School Officials tour Brookville High School as renovations continue
Read full article: School Officials tour Brookville High School as renovations continueThe building itself has been open since 1964 and is getting upgrades to its security systems. These includes new cameras, new doors and new badge readers. Classrooms will be getting a facelift while the old gymnasium is being renovated into a cafeteria.
Altavista man indicted on child pornography possession charges
Read full article: Altavista man indicted on child pornography possession chargesA grand jury has indicted an Altavista man on multiple child pornography possession charges following an initial arrest in June 2024 that led to drug and gun charges, according to the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
Pothole patching on Route 460/29 in Campbell County causes overnight mobile lane closures
Read full article: Pothole patching on Route 460/29 in Campbell County causes overnight mobile lane closuresVDOT crews are working to patch potholes on Route 460/29 from the Bedford County/Campbell County Line to Route 726, or Mt.Athos Road.
Man with pickaxe arrested after attempted break-in at Campbell County church
Read full article: Man with pickaxe arrested after attempted break-in at Campbell County churchThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office has reported an incident that occurred on March 17 at 8:24 p.m. involving Matthew Brady, who attempted to break into Cross Point Church on Alum Springs Road with a pickaxe.
Seven individuals arrested in Campbell Countyโs โOperation Hide and Seekโ
Read full article: Seven individuals arrested in Campbell Countyโs โOperation Hide and SeekโOn Feb. 28, 2025, the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted Operation Hide and Seek, leading to the arrest of seven individuals.
Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards
Read full article: Governor Youngkin recognizes recipients of 2024 Governorโs Fire Service AwardsGovernor Glenn Youngkin has announced the recipients of the 2024 Governorโs Fire Service Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Virginiaโs fire service. Among the honorees are the Salem Fire Marshalโs Office and Trevor Baldwin, Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. Company 18 from Campbell County, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community safety and emergency response.
Three people taken to hospital after Campbell County house fire Thursday
Read full article: Three people taken to hospital after Campbell County house fire ThursdayThree people were transported to the hospital after a house fire in Campbell County Thursday afternoon, according to the Brookville-Timberlake VFD.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office launches new CCSO CARE Alert system
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office launches new CCSO CARE Alert systemThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office announced Thursday that in an effort to enhance community safety and foster real-time communication, the CCSO is launching its new electronic neighborhood watch program.
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.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larcenies
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larceniesCampbell County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a suspect following multiple larcenies that occurred on Barbour Drive late Thursday night.
Woman arrested for setting multiple fires at homes in Campbell and Appomattox County
Read full article: Woman arrested for setting multiple fires at homes in Campbell and Appomattox CountyA 34-year-old woman was arrested after an investigation by the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office and Fire Marshalโs office into a series of fires that occurred at the same residence in Campbell Co.
Six men arrested in Campbell County sex trafficking operation
Read full article: Six men arrested in Campbell County sex trafficking operationOn Jan. 2 the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office Crime Suppression Unit arrested six men in connection with Operation โBuyer Bewareโ. All men were arrested on charges of solicitation of prostitution.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking assistance identifying individuals involved in vehicle larcenies
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office seeking assistance identifying individuals involved in vehicle larceniesThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is requesting the publicโs assistance in identifying individuals involved in recent vehicle larcenies in the county.
Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standing
Read full article: Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standingA fire destroyed a key facility at the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Campbell County just a day before Veterans Day, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The centerโs main barn was reduced to rubble, but one powerful symbol of resilience remained standing: the Soldiers Cross.
John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria Witt
Read full article: John McGuire III projected to win the U.S. House 5th district seat, defeating Gloria WittJohn McGuire III is projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the 5th district, defeating Gloria Witt.
Baby rescued from car wheel well in Campbell County
Read full article: Baby rescued from car wheel well in Campbell CountyA baby was transported to the Emergency Department for minor injuries after getting trapped in the front wheel well of an automobile while still in her carrier, according to the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
Suspect charged after writing bomb threat to Brookville Middle School
Read full article: Suspect charged after writing bomb threat to Brookville Middle SchoolThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office says a suspect has been identified and charged after they wrote a bomb threat to Brookeville Middle School.
Man arrested after shooting into home with people inside in Rustburg
Read full article: Man arrested after shooting into home with people inside in RustburgA man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after shooting into a home with three people in it over 20 times in Rustburg, according to the Campbell Co. Sheriffโs Office.
Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damages
Read full article: Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damagesSome parts of Southwest Virginia are under a severe weather warning at the moment, which may result in quarter-sized hail, lightning, severe rain, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Threatening viral image causes threat scare at Brookville High School
Read full article: Threatening viral image causes threat scare at Brookville High SchoolA threatening image targeted toward Brookville High School was recently circulating on social media, according to Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
Local Altavista business receives $5,000 grant
Read full article: Local Altavista business receives $5,000 grantA local business in Altavista received a $5,000 grant from the Campbell County Economic Developmentโs Start Small Campbell Grant Program. The certificate was presented to the owners on Thursday.
Campbell County Sheriff's office asking for public's help in search of missing 15-year-old
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriff's office asking for public's help in search of missing 15-year-oldThe Campbell County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on July 18.
One woman and one child dead after car crash on Route 501 in Campell County
Read full article: One woman and one child dead after car crash on Route 501 in Campell CountyVirginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning on the 10900 block of Brookneal highway that left a woman and child dead.
Boil water notice in effect for parts of Campbell County
Read full article: Boil water notice in effect for parts of Campbell CountyA boil water notice is in effect for some customers of the Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority Central System Waterworks following a waterline break that was reported near the Timberlake Motel.
Campbell County man arrested on murder charge after body found in May
Read full article: Campbell County man arrested on murder charge after body found in MayA Campbell County man has been arrested for second-degree murder after a body was found along Garfield Avenue in late May, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Virginia State Police seeking publicโs help locating suspect in Campbell Co. hit-and-run
Read full article: Virginia State Police seeking publicโs help locating suspect in Campbell Co. hit-and-runVirginia State Police is asking for the publicโs help in locating the driver of a pickup truck suspected of a hit and run Wednesday on Route 501 and Brownโs Mill Road in Campbell County.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office warns of scammers impersonating retired deputies
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office warns of scammers impersonating retired deputiesThe Campbell County Sheriffโs Office is warning residents of several phone scams that involve scammers using retired deputiesโ names and the sheriffโs office phone number.
Health District issues warning after stray kitten tests positive for rabies in Campbell County
Read full article: Health District issues warning after stray kitten tests positive for rabies in Campbell CountyA stray kitten found in Campbell County tested positive for rabies, according to the Central Virginia Health District.
18-year-old arrested after pointing gun in William Campbell High School parking lot, authorities say
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested after pointing gun in William Campbell High School parking lot, authorities sayAn 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after authorities said he pointed a gun in the parking lot of William Campbell High School, after an athletic event.
