For immediate release: April 15, 2024  Homicide on Main Street [UPDATE] LYNCHBURG, Va. – The victim in the homicide on Main Street has been identified as Tajuan Obrian “Brian” Johnson (37) of Lynchburg. The second adult male victim remains at Lynchburg General Hospital and is listed in stable condition. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Hall at (434) 455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.   This is an active and ongoing inves ..read more

UPDATE: Shooting Incident – 4200-Block of White Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – Roy Carlton Davis was taken into custody this afternoon without incident. He is currently being held at the Lynchburg Blue Regional Jail without bond. The post UPDATE: Shooting Incident – 4200-Block of White Street appeared first on Lynchburg Police Department ..read more

For immediate release: April 10, 2024   Shooting Incident – 4200-Block of White Street   LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred late last night.   On April 9, at 11:00 pm., LPD officers responded to the 4200 block of White Street in reference to an assault call, then reports of shots being fired. Once on scene, officers spoke to a female victim that stated she had been punched in the face, and then shot at by Roy Carlton Davis while sitting in her vehicle. Davis had already left the scene prior to officers ..read more

For Immediate Release: April 3, 2024 Three in Custody After Robbery on Moseley Drive LYNCHBURG, Va. – Three individuals are in custody after a robbery occurred on Moseley Drive yesterday evening. On April 2, 2024, at 6 p.m., Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to the 1200 block of Moseley Drive in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. When officers arrived on the scene, a male victim advised that Amber Hamilton and Jesse Williams had robbed him of his shoes and money. It was reported that Williams had struck the victim with a pair of brass knuckles and was shot ..read more

For immediate release: April 2, 2024 Lynchburg Police Investigate Burglary at RISE Dispensary LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a burglary that occurred overnight at the RISE Cannabis Dispensary.  On April 1, 2024, at 11:35 p.m., officers responded to 1110 Campbell Avenue in reference to a police alarm. Upon arrival, officers found that the window to the front door had been broken out. Officers searched the interior but no one was located inside. Security video showed a male wearing glasses, a red shirt, and black pants throw a bri ..read more

For immediate release: April 2, 2024 Lynchburg Police Investigate Shooting on Wadsworth Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 300 block of Wadsworth Street.   On March 31, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., LPD officers responded to the 300 block of Wadsworth Street for a report of shots fired. Later that night, one resident reported their home had been struck by gunfire. No one in the home was injured. On April 1, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., LPD was notified by Lynchburg General Hospital sta ..read more

For immediate release: March 19, 2024 Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian on Leesville Road LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a hit and run that left a man in critical condition Tuesday afternoon.  On March 19, 2024, at 12:31 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run accident in the 600 block of Leesville Road. The 911 caller stated that a male was lying on the curb face down, and wasn’t moving. From the initial investigation, it appears that the male was pushing a motorized mini bike along the road when he was struck. Montchello Deondra Johnson (29 ..read more

For immediate release: February 25, 2024  Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – 1000-Block of Pierce Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning.    On February 25, at 1:22 a.m., a citizen called to report their home being struck by gunfire in the 1000-block of Pierce Street. LPD officers responded to the scene, located spent cartridge casings, and identified one home that was struck by gunfire. Residents were present in the home at the time of the shooting. No one was injured as a result ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2024 LPD Releases 2023 Annual Report Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the department’s commitment to serving and protecting the Lynchburg community. LPD’s mission centers on fostering partnerships within the community and protecting its safety. To effectively fulfill this mission, LPD conducts a comprehensive review of its performance annually, culminating in the publication of its annual report. Guided by the Stratified Policing model and supported by insights from t ..read more

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2024 Vehicle Crash on Route 501 near Timberlake Road LYNCHBURG, Va. – A crash involving two vehicles on Route 501 resulted in one vehicle catching fire. At 6:47 p.m. on March 5, 2024, the Lynchburg Police Department’s (LPD) Emergency Communications Center received reports of a motor vehicle crash on Route 501 near Timberlake Rd and promptly dispatched emergency personnel. Officers from the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and personnel from the Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) responded to the scene, discovering one of the vehicles involved in the crash ove ..read more