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 […]
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, […]
Juvenile Arrested for Threatening Phone Call to E. C. Glass
For immediate release: January 25, 2023 Juvenile Arrested for Threatening Phone Call to E. C. Glass LYNCHBURG, Va. – A male juvenile (14) was arrested this afternoon following the investigation of a threatening phone call to E. C. Glass High School. This morning, January 25, 2023, at 8:03 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) began […]
Carjacking 800-block of Graham Street
For immediate release: January 27, 2023 Carjacking 800-block of Graham Street On January 26, 2023, at 8:19 p.m., Lynchburg Department of Emergency Services received a 911 call from a victim in the 800-block of Graham Street who reported two males, armed with handguns robbed them and stole their vehicle before fleeing in it. The suspects fled […]
Juveniles Arrested for Firearms Violations at River Ridge Mall
For immediate release: February 18, 2023 Juveniles Arrested for Firearms Violations at River Ridge Mall LYNCHBURG, Va. – Four male juveniles are in custody following an investigation at River Ridge Mall earlier this evening. At 7:03 p.m. on February 18, 2023, officers with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) were dispatched to 3405 Candlers Mountain Road after a 911 caller […]
Shots Fired Incident – 6200-block of Old Mill Road
For immediate release: January 27, 2023 Shots Fired Incident – 6200-block of Old Mill Road LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Wednesday night. On January 25, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m., several 911 callers reported hearing shots fired in the 6200-block of Old Mill Road. […]