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., […]
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 […]
Barricade Situation in the 1600-block of Pierce Street
For Immediate Release: March 7, 2023 Barricade Situation in the 1600–block of Pierce Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a reported assault that led to a barricade in the 1600–block of Pierce Street last night. On March 6, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1600–block of Pierce Street for a reported assault of two individuals. After LPD arrived on scene they found two adult females who reported they were […]
[UPDATE] Suspect in custody in connection with the Malicious Wounding at Miller Park
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2023 [UPDATE] Suspect in custody in connection with the Malicious Wounding at Miller Park LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) has identified one suspect in the Miller Park Malicious Wounding incident last night. LPD’s Criminal Investigations and Forensic Units responded to the scene to assist with this investigation. During an initial investigation, a firearm was recovered in the car driven to […]
Malicious Wounding at Miller Park
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 Malicious Wounding at Miller Park LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding incident that left two individuals injured in Miller Park tonight. On March 8, 2023, at 7:22 p.m., LPD officers responded to Miller Park for reports of shots being fired in a parking lot next to the basketball court. After the initial call, an individual arrived via a […]
Shooting Incident at 16th and Taylor Streets
For Immediate Release: March 23, 2023 Shooting Incident at 16th and Taylor Streets LYNCHBURG Va. — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of 16th and Taylor Streets. On March 23, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m., LPD officers responded to a shots fired call in the 1100-block of 16th Street. When officers arrived on scene, they found a car that had crashed […]
Shots fired and Stolen Guns Recovered on Ridge Avenue
For Immediate Release: April 6, 2023 Shots fired and Stolen Guns Recovered on Ridge Avenue LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred last night in the 2000-block of Ridge Avenue. On April 5, 2023, at 5:17 p.m., LPD officers responded to Ridge Avenue and were able to determine the shots had been fired from behind a home. LPD officers detained several subjects, one of whom assaulted an […]