CRIME & SAFETY
Warrants say victim and another man were fighting before shooting on Kemper Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Warrants gave new details about the deadly shooting on Kemper Street in Lynchburg last Wednesday. The warrants said video footage shows a male and the victim, Bolden Eubanks, fighting before the shooting. The warrants also state video footage shows Deshanta Marshall, the woman arrested and charged, yelling at the two while they fought.
SUV crashes into CVS on Langhorne Road in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Firefighters and police in Lynchburg are currently at CVS after an SUV drove into the building on Langhorne Road on Monday, May 13. Details are limited; however, fire officials told a woman drove her SUV into the side of the building. Crews at the scene told WFXR News that two people were treated and released.
Lynchburg police honor fallen officers with regional memorial service
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department led a memorial service Monday for National Police Week. LPD’s Regional Police Memorial Service is a collaborative effort between several organizations dedicated to honoring Virginia’s law enforcement community. National Police Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy....
LPD officer recognized for Officer of the Month, LPD says
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department said an officer was recognized for Officer of the Month in a Facebook post on Friday. Police thanked the Lynchburg Police Foundation for their support and for recognizing the Lynchburg Police Department's Officer of the Month. Officer Veliz is commended for...
Concord Volunteer Fire responds to numerous calls
(WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department had a busy day Thursday, responding to multiple calls. Just before 9:30 a.m., responders were dispatched for a possible washed-out bridge on Mt. Athos Road. Upon arrival, they found the bridge starting to wash out and notified proper authorities. Just three hours...
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