FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 24, 2025 Suspect Experiences Cardiac Arrest Following Taser Deployment Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the 500 block of 5th Street at approximately 12:06 p.m. today. Officers quickly located the suspect involved in the assault. As officers attempted to take […]
Lynchburg Police Department Arrest Update – Rivermont Homicide Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2025 Lynchburg Police Department Arrest Update – Rivermont Homicide Investigation Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department(LPD) has made an arrest in the shooting death of Kasim Holmes. Today, LPD charged 40-year-old Lynchburg resident Victor Dale Giles with the following… 1st Degree Murder Use of Firearm in […]
Lynchburg Police Department Announces Arrest in Connection with Recent Shootings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2024 Lynchburg Police Department Announces Arrest in Connection with Recent Shootings Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) has been thoroughly investigating a series of shootings that occurred in the 4500 block of Hilltop Drive on October 8, 2024, and in the 1000 block of Chowan Avenue […]
Arrest Made in Felony Animal Cruelty Case in Lynchburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2024 Arrest Made in Felony Animal Cruelty Case in Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA – On September 27, 2024, the Lynchburg Police Department’s Animal Control Unit responded to a call regarding a deceased dog found in a backyard in the 1500 Block of Bedford Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the animal and […]
Lynchburg Police Arrest Suspect in Burglary on Hillsdale Road
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2024 Lynchburg Police Arrest Suspect in Burglary on Hillsdale Road Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 3:50 PM today, the Lynchburg Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1900 block of Hillsdale Road. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male inside the residence. After making […]
Arrest Made in Bomb Threat at Heritage High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2024 Arrest Made in Bomb Threat at Heritage High School Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 8:30 AM this morning, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of a bomb threat at Heritage High School. Upon arrival, LPD immediately began an investigation into the matter. The investigation revealed […]
LPD Makes Arrest Following Two Assaults and Attempted Robbery on Boonsboro Road
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2025 LPD Makes Arrest Following Two Assaults and Attempted Robbery on Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA – Between the hours of 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. today, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) received reports of an assault and a possible assault and attempted robbery occurring in the 4700 block of Boonsboro […]
Brush Fire at Miller Park Leads to Arrest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2025 Brush Fire at Miller Park Leads to Arrest Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 1:11 p.m., the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and the Lynchburg Fire […]
Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Arrest of Local Daycare Worker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025 Child Abuse Investigation Leads to Arrest of Local Daycare Worker Lynchburg, VA – On March 21, 2025, Lynchburg Child Protective Services received an anonymous report of child abuse alleged to have occurred at Caterpillar Clubhouse, located at 101 Leroy Bowen Drive. On March 27, following a thorough […]
Arrest of Prolific Offender Leads to Seizure of Firearms, Narcotics, and Cash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2025 Arrest of Prolific Offender Leads to Seizure of Firearms, Narcotics, and Cash Lynchburg, Va. – On August 17, officers with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of domestic violence at a residence in the 1500 block of Longview Rd. The incident involved 35-year-old Lynchburg resident […]