Lynchburg City has an excellent habitat for deer to thrive. Additionally, Lynchburg does not allow general hunting with firearms for safety reasons, and with a strict dog leash law, the deer have adapted to city life. Deer are seen at all times of the day and night traveling and feeding in and around lawns, parks, roadways, etc. Application for Urban…
Missing Person
UPDATE: For Immediate Release: January 4, 2022 Missing Man Found Deceased LYNCHBURG, Va. – Victor Monroe Gosnell, 65, of Lynchburg, who was reported missing yesterday, has been found deceased. On January 4, 2022 at 6:37 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of James Street for a person check and found […]
Missing and Endangered Person
For Immediate Release: December 25, 2022 Missing and Endangered Person LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a case involving a missing and endangered adult. On December 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., officers responded to the 900-block of Federal Street for a report of a missing person. Mary Jean Stewart (78) left her home walking on Federal Street around 11:00 a.m., this morning. Stewart was expected back at home around 12:00 p.m. Walking is a normal behavior for Stewart. She regularly walks from Federal Street to the downtown Lynchburg business […]
Armed Robbery at Roll and Tap Gaming
For immediate release: December 21, 2022 Armed Robbery at Roll and Tap Gaming LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating an armed robbery which occurred in the parking lot of Roll and Tap Gaming, early this morning. On December 21, 2022, at 00:26 a.m., officers responded to 254 Oakley Avenue, […]
Lynchburg Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
For immediate release: December 20, 2022 Lynchburg Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) concluded a months-long child pornography investigation today, with the arrest of a Lynchburg resident. This investigation began after LPD received cyber-tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through a referral from […]
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery at Roses
For immediate release: December 29, 2022 Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery at Roses LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at the Roses Express last night. On December 28, 2022, at 7:20 pm., officers responded to 2323 Memorial […]
Malicious Wounding in the 1800 Block of Broadway Street
For immediate release: January 6, 2023 Malicious Wounding in the 1800 Block of Broadway Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred in the 1800-Block of Broadway Street. On January 5th, 2023, at 9:53 p.m., LPD officers were called to the 1800-Block of Broadway Street for reports of […]
Malicious Wounding 6000-block of Edgewood Avenue
For immediate release: January 20, 2023 Malicious Wounding 6000-block of Edgewood Avenue LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred in the 6000-block of Edgewood Avenue, early this morning. On January 20, at 2:31 a.m., LPD officers responded to the 6000-block of Edgewood Avenue for reports of shots fired. […]
Malicious Wounding at The Timbers Apartments
For immediate release: January 19, 2023 Malicious Wounding at The Timbers Apartments LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding incident that occurred at The Timbers Apartments, last night. On January 18, 2023, at 9:27 p.m., LPD officers were called to 3320 Old Forest Road, The Timbers Apartments, for reports of […]
[UPDATE] Suspect Arrested in 2021 Homicide on Fort Avenue
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2023 [UPDATE] Suspect Arrested in 2021 Homicide on Fort Avenue LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) made an arrest this morning in connection to the homicide that occurred on June 14, 2021, in the parking lot of Family Dollar on Fort Avenue. On January 24, 2023, LPD Detectives arrested Markeem Devante Dance, […]