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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2025   Lynchburg Police Safely Apprehend Wanted Suspect After Brief Standoff   Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 3:25 p.m., officers with the Lynchburg Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant for an adult male wanted for probation violation and felony assault, in the 1500 block of Campbell Avenue.   […]

  UPDATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2025   Additional Charge in Infant Death Investigation   Lynchburg, VA – Today, Endia Walker was formally served an additional charge in connection with the death of her 5-month-old child. New Charge Filed:   VA Code 18.2-33 – Felony Homicide   ________________     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2025 Suspect Steals Purse from Shopping Cart, Arrested Moments Later Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 11:20 AM today, the Lynchburg Police Department received a report of a theft of a purse. An adult female was loading recently purchased groceries into her vehicle in a store parking lot in the 7800 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2025   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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2025   Tip Leads to Multiple Arrests Lynchburg, VA — Earlier today, the Lynchburg Police Department received a tip regarding a wanted individual at a residence in the 500 block of Hillside Court. Upon arrival, officers located multiple wanted individuals near the residence. During the investigation, one subject attempted to hide inside […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024   Lynchburg Police Department Resolves Standoff After Suspect Surrenders   LYNCHBURG, Va.– At approximately 4:40 PM today, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) attempted to serve an arrest warrant on 47-year-old Brian Burnette in the 1800 block of Grace Street. Upon making contact, Burnette fled into his residence and locked […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    LPD Citizens Police Academy 2024   LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is hosting a Citizens Police Academy session that is scheduled to begin on September 19, 2024. This 9-week program is an opportunity for community members to learn about department operations and relative trends in law enforcement. The curriculum will include topics such as the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2026      LPD Arrests Man for Malicious Wounding      LYNCHBURG, Va. – On March 8, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to the 1300 block of Main Street for a report of a fight.      Witnesses reported observing a fight between two adult males. The adult male victim was struck with a blunt object, sustaining injuries. The victim transported himself to the […]

For Immediate Release: March 6, 2026        LPD Arrests Individual Following Threats Against Officers        LYNCHBURG, Va. —  On March 5, 2026, a Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) detective received a threatening phone call from Todd Murray, 34, of Lynchburg.     During the call, Murray made threats to kill the LPD detective and other […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2024   Lynchburg Police Department Responds to Bomb Threat at Linkhorne Middle School   Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 10:15 AM today, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of a suspicious letter found in the boys’ restroom at Linkhorne Middle School. Upon investigation, the letter was determined […]