FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2024 Lynchburg Police Department Announces Arrest in Child Exploitation Case LYNCHBURG, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is pleased to announce an arrest in a child exploitation investigation that resulted in the arrest of Andrew Joseph O’Hop on August 1, 2024. In January 2024, Detectives with the Lynchburg Police […]
LPD Partners With Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force in Arrest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025 LPD Partners With Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force in Arrest Lynchburg, VA – On March 27, 2025, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) partnered with the Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force (CVDGTF) in locating and arresting Cory Anton Johnson Jr., who was wanted on […]
LPD Officers Swiftly Locate and Arrest Purse Thief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2025 LPD Officers Swiftly Locate and Arrest Purse Thief Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 12:45 PM today, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) received a report of an armed robbery in the 2100 block of Park Avenue. An adult female was attempting to use a public restroom when she […]
LPD Makes Arrest Following Two Burglaries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2026 LPD Makes Arrest Following Two Burglaries Lynchburg, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) has made an arrest following two separate breaking and entering incidents at the same business earlier this month. LPD officers first responded to LB Tobacco and Vape Shop, 3207 B Forest Brook Road, on February 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m. […]
Arrest Made in Multi-Agency Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 Arrest Made in Multi-Agency Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) in collaboration with the Halifax Integrated Criminal Investigation Division in Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency, have made an arrest in a Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) investigation. […]
Incident at James Crossing Apartments Leads to Arrest and Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2024 Incident at James Crossing Apartments Leads to Arrest and Charges Lynchburg, VA – Last night, at approximately 11:47pm, Lynchburg Police (LPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at the James Crossing Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered a shotgun abandoned in the 800 block of Greenfield Drive, along with shell casings […]
Arrest Made in Garfield Avenue Death Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2024 Arrest Made in Garfield Avenue Death Investigation Lynchburg, VA – June 26, 2024 – The Lynchburg Police Department has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the case related to the discovery of a body on Garfield Avenue back on May 26, 2024. Following weeks of a thorough investigation, […]
LPD and US Marshals Arrest Wanted Suspects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2024 LPD and US Marshals Arrest Wanted Suspects LYNCHBURG, VA — On August 1, 2024, a collaborative operation between the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) successfully led to the arrest of two individuals with outstanding warrants related to serious criminal charges. The operation began with LPD […]
Arrest in Child Pornography Investigation Following Multi-Agency Effort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2024 Arrest in Child Pornography Investigation Following Multi-Agency Effort Lynchburg, VA – Detectives from the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD), in a collaborative effort with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA-ICAC) Task Force, have made a significant arrest in a child pornography case. The investigation began in July 2024 […]
High Risk Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 26, 2025 High Risk Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspects Lynchburg, VA – On November 24, 2025, the LPD began investigating a shooting into an occupied dwelling incident at 520 Hillside Court involving Octavion Taylor, 19, of Lynchburg and Amare Scruggs, 18, of Lynchburg. It was also noted […]