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VSP says nearly 100 drivers cited for speeding during safety initiative along Route 58
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police says nearly 100 drivers were cited for speeding during the “Southern Virginia US58 Safety Initiative.” On May 13, state troopers and several local law enforcement agencies including Pittsylvania County and Halifax County Sheriff’s Offices kicked off the initiative to reduce deadly crashes and increase safety on U.S. Route […]
Arrest made in mall robbery
(Danville) — Danville Police have arrested a New Jersey man for a robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon at Danville Mall. The victim told police he was robbed of his watch while in a restroom at the mall. He describes the robber as a black male with dark hair wearing a blue dress shirt,...
Danville firefighters rescue kitten trapped in drainage pipe
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Danville firefighters rescued a kitten trapped in a drainage pipe Wednesday, according to the Danville Fire Department. According to firefighters, crews received reports of a kitten being trapped in a drainage pipe near Schoolfield Elementary School. Firefighters say crews heard purring and meowing coming from the...
Grants renewed for Danville school resource officers
(Danville) — A grant that allowed Danville to add a couple of school resource officers is being renewed. The Department of Criminal Justice Services will send the city over 88-thousand dollars through the School Resource Officer Grant Program. It requires a local match of less than thirty-thousand dollars. This is a continuation of a grant...
Arrest made in January shooting
The Danville Police Department arrested Devonta Lewayne Dodson, 32, on Wednesday, May 8. Dodson was wanted on felony charges following a shooting that occurred around 9 p.m. in the 500 block of Keen Street on January 17 where a 19-year-old male was struck by gunfire. His charges include:. 18.2-51.2 Aggravated...
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