For Immediate Release: April 20, 2023 Malicious Wounding on Federal Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred on Federal Street last night. On April 19, 2023, at 9:37 p.m., officers responded to Federal Street for reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a man (62) and a woman (38) with stab wounds. Both adults were transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of […]
Suspect Charged with Breaking and Entering at the Sunshine Market
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2023 Suspect Charged with Breaking and Entering at the Sunshine Market LYNCHBURG Va. — A suspect is in custody after he was found breaking and entering the Sunshine Market on Campbell Avenue this morning. On April 25, 2023, at approximately 2:07 a.m. Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) officers responded to the Sunshine Market for suspicious activity in the area. After […]
Homicide in the 1500-block of Floyd Street
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2023 Homicide in the 1500-block of Floyd Street LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that resulted in a homicide in the 1500-block of Floyd Street. On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:12 p.m. officers responded to the 1500-block of Floyd Street for reports of shots fired. A short time […]
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery at Subway on Timberlake Road
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2023 Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery at Subway on Timberlake Road LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at the Subway on Timberlake Road last night. On April 30, 2023, at 10:56 p.m., officers responded to 7803 Timberlake Road, Subway for a report of an armed robbery that just occurred. The caller […]
[UPDATE] Homicide in the 1500-block of Floyd Street
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2023 [UPDATE] Homicide in the 1500-block of Floyd Street LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is asking the community for any security camera footage they may have of the shots fired incident that took the life of a juvenile last night. The victim has been identified as a 6-year-old male who was struck in the head by […]
Attempted Robbery at Baymont Inn & Suites
For immediate release: May 4, 2023 Attempted Robbery at Baymont Inn & Suites LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating an attempted armed robbery, this morning. On May 4, 2023, at 8:51 a.m., officers responded to 2815 Candlers Mountain Road, where the clerk advised a man, armed with a knife […]
Violent Crime Response Team Update
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2023 Violent Crime Response Team Update On December 7, 2022, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) implemented a Violent Crime Response Team (VCRT). VCRT is a team led by LPD officers who partner regularly with Virginia State Police to engage in proactive policing efforts, focusing on violent offenders, and increasing law enforcement presence in identified high–crime areas. VCRT’s proactive work has proven to be […]
Shots Fired Incident at the Timbers Apartments
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2023 Shots Fired Incident at the Timbers Apartments LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred last night. On May 10, 2023, at 9:59 p.m., several 911 callers reported hearing shots fired at the Timbers apartment complex, 3320 Old Forest Road. Witnesses report seeing a Gray Hyundai Elantra leave the parking lot after the shots were fired. […]
Missing and Endangered Person
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2023 Missing and Endangered Person LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a case involving a missing and endangered adult. On May 11, 2023, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to the 200-block of Old Graves Mill Road for a report of a missing person. Jerry Butler (86) has been missing from his home since about 1:02 p.m. Butler is […]
[UPDATE] Missing and Endangered Person
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2023 [UPDATE] Missing and Endangered Person LYNCHBURG Va. — Jerry Butler was possibly seen around 1 p.m. near the Family Dollar in the 7000-block of Timberlake Road. Butler is approximately 140 lbs. with salt and pepper hair, a gray mustache, and blue eyes. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department at […]