Grand Jury Indicts Jefferson in Marshall Killing
A special grand jury returned multiple charges, including first-degree murder, against Daunte Jefferson in the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Terrion Marshall.
Lynchburg Crime News
Crime in Lynchburg runs on incidents, law enforcement investigations, judicial proceedings and public safety policy, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on how these developments affect the city.
Accidents
Student Struck by Vehicle Near Linkhorne Middle School
A middle school student was struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk while walking to school in Lynchburg.
Law Enforcement
Lynchburg Police Lieutenant Greg Coleman Retires
Lieutenant Greg Coleman concludes a nearly 30-year career with the Lynchburg Police Department.
Property Crime
Police Seek Help Identifying Person on School Grounds
Lynchburg police are asking residents for tips about an unknown individual seen repeatedly on Linkhorne school property after hours.
Crime — General
Court Dismisses Robbery Charges for Two Suspects
The Lynchburg General District Court cleared Jaheim Wood and Jalen Brown of all robbery-related charges this week.
Violence
Lynchburg Man Sentenced for 2023 Domestic Murder
A court sentenced Tony Brown to life plus 55 years after the 2023 stabbing death of Nicole Rosser.
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Coverage takes in law enforcement operations, court proceedings, public safety initiatives and criminal justice outcomes. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences between police protocols and public expectations frequently shape the way individual cases are handled. Trends in incident reports and administrative policy changes provide the most frequent updates to the story.