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Caesars, Fire Department celebrate fire truck

In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, Caesars Virginia proudly hosted members of the Danville Fire Department on Tuesday, May 6, to celebrate their brand-new $1.6 million fire truck. The vehicle was gifted by Caesars Virginia as part of i...

Danville PD Times - Volume 3 Issue 2

The latest edition of the Danville PD Times is now available. Click here to download your copy today.

Arrest Information

The information supplied are the names of all individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.

Arrest Photos

The information supplied are the Photos of individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.

Regional entities receive Business Facilities award

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT), in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR), Pittsylvania County Economic Development, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA), has received th...

Reported Incidents

The information supplied is compiled from the incidents reported to the Danville Police Department in the prior seven day period.

Warrants

Warrant information, including race and sex of the accused offender, is based on information supplied by the complainant. All information is subject to verification prior to warrant service. If you know the location of any of the individuals on this list,...

Microporous recognized as Top Deal by magazine

Site Selection Magazine has announced that Microporous, a lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Deal in North America. 

In November of 2024, Microporous announced plans to invest $1.35 billion to establish a...

Additional Charges following February 2025 Officer Involved Shooting

Lucas Jason Degier, 47, of Wilmington, NC has received additional charges from the Virginia State Police following the February 2025 shooting of Danville Police Department Officer Kayla Robinson.

In addition to attempted capital murder, Degier has been cha...

City seeks local models for marketing campaign

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) is seeking local models to participate in a new marketing campaign promoting travel and tourism throughout Danville and Pittsylvania County.

In partnership with Digital Relativity, the photo...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 6, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public and held on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.

In work sessions, the ...

Farmers’ Market returns May 3

The Danville Farmers’ Market opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3, at the Community Market building, 629 Craghead St. Each Saturday through October, the market will be the place to find fresh flavors, handcrafted goods, and smiling faces...

Make Danville Shine expo set for Saturday

The annual Make Danville Shine Home Expo will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Market located at 629 Craghead St. The event is free and open to the public.  

Home repair and maintenance experts, along with a variety...

Microporous receives community impact award

Trade & Industry Development, a leading publication for site selection professionals, recently announced Microporous, a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery separators, as a recipient of the 2025 CiCi (Corporate Investment, Community Impact) Award in t...

Caesars Virginia stays on top in casino revenue

In its third full month, Caesars Virginia generated $35.98 million in gaming revenue, exceeding March totals for Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol, the Virginia Lottery reported earlier this week.

This represents a $4.84 million (15.5%) increa...

City hosts business resource summit

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) hosted the Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit: Where Connections Create Opportunities, on April 16 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. Over 150 co...

Automated License Plate Reader system goes live

This week the Danville Police Department put into operation a 21-camera fixed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR or LPR) system. The implementation of this project was made possible through partnership and funding from the Virginia Office of the Attorne...

License Plate Readers Go Live in Danville

This week the Danville Police Department put into operation a 21-camera fixed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR or LPR) system. The implementation of this project was made possible through partnership and funding from the Virginia Office of the Attorne...

UPDATE: Eighth Person Charged, Arrested Following Thefts from Motor Vehicles

The Danville Police Department has charged and arrested an eighth person following their involvement in thefts from motor vehicles.

Antonio Ballard, 28 of Danville, was arrested Tuesday, April 15, and charged with 10 misdemeanors including three counts of ...

UPDATE: Homicide Suspect, Accessory Arrested

4/21/25 UPDATE: On Sunday, April 20, Jaelynn Lowen, 21 of Danville, was arrested following the homicide of Pinakin Patel midday Thursday.

Lowen was arrested in Louisiana and will be extradited back to Danville. He is charged with second degree murder and u...

Easter holiday schedule for offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will be closed on Monday, April 21, in observance of the Easter holiday. Also, the public library will be closed.

Danville Transit will not provide fixed-route and Reserve-A-Ride serv...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet Tuesday, April 15, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public and held on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 Patton St.

In work sessions, the ...

Danville fire responds to a reported fire in an apartment building.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported apartment building on fire this morning at 8:22 am located at 324 Cleveland St. Upon arrival crews found a two story, twenty-four unit, apartment building with heavy fire showing from a first floor apar...

Danville Utilities earns national recognition

Danville Utilities has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to safe, dependable electric service — achieving the “Platinum” designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) from the American Public Power Association (APPA).

The “...

City celebrates rebirth of T.B. Fitzgerald building

The River District Association today hosted a ribbon cutting for the T.B. Fitzgerald, formerly the Coin-Ops building, now renovated into apartments.

Speakers included Mayor Alonzo Jones, City Manager Ken Larking, and River District Association CEO Diana Sc...

Danville wins national sustainability award

The City of Danville has been recognized as a winner in the American Planning Association’s 12th Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability. The city received the Community Award for its initiative, PLAN Danville | A Comprehensive Guide to the Future....

Project Imagine youth explore DCC resources

Students from Project Imagine visited Danville Community College (DCC) earlier this week to take part in a college resource day designed to connect them with academic and career pathways. 

During the visit, participants learned about DCC’s student...

Caesars Virginia releases lineup for The Pantheon

News release by Caesars Virginia

Caesars Virginia is set to open the doors to The Pantheon, the resort’s new entertainment and event center, on June 6 with a star-studded lineup, kicking off with country music superstar Gary Allan. The resort destination w...

Public Works limits compost supply

The Public Works Department will temporarily restrict compost distribution to the public effective immediately due to a limited supply.

To ensure compost remains available for as many residents as possible, the following restrictions will be in place:

• Dump ...

Cabin Fever Music Series concludes Saturday

Danville Harvest Jubilee’s annual Cabin Fever Music Series concludes for the season on Saturday, March 22, inside the Community Market with the Andy Burnette Trio performing hits from various genres.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the Andy Burnette T...

Caesars Virginia remains the top-earning casino

In its second full month, Caesars Virginia generated $31.14 million in gaming revenue, again exceeding February totals for Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol, the Virginia Lottery reported recently.

This marks a $2.57 million (9%) increase from...

City manager submits proposed budget

City Manager Ken Larking tonight presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the City Council, outlining a $379.3 million plan that reflects a 9 percent increase over the current budget.

The proposal continues to prioritize education, economi...

Homicide

The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 100 block of Pineview Drive after officers found the body of a 78-year-old male inside a residence around 4 p.m. Friday, March 7.

Based on information provided to the Department, officers ex...

Promotion Ceremony Held

The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the following promotions.

Lieutenant David Dixon has been promoted to Captain.

Sergeant Ben Crozier has been promoted to Lieutenant.

Corporal Jonathan Wood has been promoted to Sergeant.

Officer Nicholas P...

Police Investigating Thefts from Motor Vehicles

The Danville Police Department is investigating after multiple vehicles were broken into resulting in thefts that occurred in the 200 block of Riverside Drive at the Danville Family YMCA parking lot late Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Around 10:30 p.m., officers respon...

Virginia State Police Charge Suspect following Officer Involved Shooting

Officer Named from Officer Involved Shooting

On Monday, Feb. 17, a Danville Police Department uniformed officer was involved in and wounded in a shooting in the 2100 block of Riverside Drive. 

It is the policy of the Danville Police Department that the names of the officers directly involved...

Danville Police Department Seeking Public Comment for CALEA Accreditation

The Danville Police Department located in Danville, Virginia is participating in its fourth year of review after being awarded CALEA Accreditation in March 2022. CALEA, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, will be collecting public co...

Officer Released from Hospital

Officer Involved Shooting

Shooting, Attempted Robbery Investigation

The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred after an altercation on Saturday, Feb. 15. 

Just before 8 p.m. officers responded to the 300 block of Ross St. for a disturbance and shots fired within a residence.

Responding...

Awards Ceremony Held

The Danville Police Department held the annual awards ceremony in the multipurpose room at 1 Community Way Wednesday, Feb. 12.

In a first for the Department, awards were also presented to members of Danville Adult Detention and W.W. Moore Juvenile Detentio...

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