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 […]
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. […]
[UPDATE 2] Shooting incident – 1400-block Monroe Street
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2023 [UPDATE 2] Shooting incident – 1400–block Monroe Street LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) offers our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the child who passed away over the weekend. This shooting incident occurred inside a home in the 1400-block of Monroe Street and remains an active and ongoing investigation. The victim has been identified as a 12-year-old female who died from a non-self-inflicted gunshot wound […]
[UPDATE] Shooting incident – 1400-block Monroe Street
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2023 [UPDATE] Shooting incident – 1400-block Monroe Street LYNCHBURG, Va. — The shooting incident that occurred in the 1400-block of Monroe Street is now a death investigation. Overnight, the victim, a juvenile female succumbed to injuries sustained from a single gun-shot wound. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective M. Scott at […]
Solicitation of a Minor by Computer 1500-block Brookville Circle
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2023 Solicitation of a Minor by Computer 1500-block Brookville Circle LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) arrested and charged a man in connection with soliciting a minor in the 1500-block of Brookville Circle. On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at approximately 9 p.m. LPD officers responded to the residence of a juvenile female after illicit communications were found that transpired between an adult male from New York and the female. During […]
Missing Endangered Adult
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2023 Missing Endangered Adult LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is attempting to locate a reported missing endangered adult. On March 1, 2023, at 10:40 p.m., LPD officers responded to the 100-block of Sublett Court for a report of a missing person. Sara Christina-Marie Darby (31) left her home walking just before 8:00 p.m., […]