For Immediate Release: March 6, 2026
LPD Arrests Individual Following Threats Against Officers
LYNCHBURG, Va. — On March 5, 2026, a Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) detective received a threatening phone call from Todd Murray, 34, of Lynchburg.
During the call, Murray made threats to kill the LPD detective and other law enforcement. In addition to the call, Murray sent threats in writing. Detectives investigated and obtained a felony warrant for Murray. The LPD Tactical Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team, Drone Unit, and Virginia State Police responded to assist.
A coordinated effort led to Murray’s immediate arrest without incident. While investigating the threats, detectives also located a firearm and a distribution-level amount of marijuana, leading to the additional felony charges.
As a result of this investigation, Todd Murray has been charged with the following offenses:
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§ 18.2-60 – Felony Threats in Writing
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§ 18.2-308.2 – Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon
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§ 18.2-248.1 – Distribution of Marijuana
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§ 18.2-460 – Felony Obstruction of Justice – 2 Counts
Murray was also served with a Violation of Probation with the underlying charge of Robbery.
Murray is being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority without bond.
The Lynchburg Police Department would like to thank the Virginia State Police Central Virginia Drug and Gang Taskforce and Lynchburg Probation and Parole for their assistance.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact Detective Hall at (434) 455-6155. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900, online at http://p3tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.