Warrant Served on Park Avenue

 

 

Lynchburg, VA — In the early hours of May 22, the Lynchburg Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of Federal Street. During the stop, an adult male, later identified as Joseph Michael Scott, 29, of Lynchburg, fled from the vehicle. An LPD officer pursued and apprehended Scott. During the apprehension, Scott drew a handgun from his waistband.

As a struggle for control of the handgun ensued, unknown individuals began approaching the officer and Scott. In an effort to protect all individuals nearby, the officer made the courageous decision to focus on removing and securing the handgun from Scott. After successfully retrieving the weapon, Scott fled the scene.

On the morning of May 23, the Lynchburg Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, apprehended Joseph Michael Scott. He peacefully surrendered to law enforcement officers at approximately 7:54 AM in the 1100 block of Park Avenue.

Following his arrest, Scott was transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail and served with the following warrants:

 

During the operation, Mariah Randolph, 18, also of Lynchburg, was arrested in connection with the same incident. Randolph faces a charge of Obstruction of Justice without Force and was released on bond. Scott remains in custody at BRRJA without bond.

This successful operation reflects outstanding collaboration and teamwork across multiple units within the Lynchburg Police Department. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone involved for their dedicated service.