April 29, 2013

 On April 29, 2013 at approximately 0309 hours Officers of the Lynchburg Police Department responded to the 900 Block of Virginia Street in reference to shots fired.  When Officers arrived on the scene they found a B/M victim complaining of a gunshot wound to the leg. The B/M victim was identified as Jemell L. Johnson age 32 of Lynchburg VA.  Upon speaking to the victim he advised that he was confronted in the 900 Block of Virginia Street when he was shot by a B/M, Hasan Ibn Sami Abdussalaam age 31 of Lynchburg VA. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening and he received treatment at the Lynchburg General Hospital .  

As a result of the Lynchburg Police Department’s investigation warrants were issued charging Hasan Ibn Sami Abdussalaam b/m age 31 of Lynchburg with 1 count malicious wounding, 2 counts use a firearm to commit a felony and 1 count possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. An attempted murder warrant was also obtained for Abdussalaam for shooting at another individual who was with the victim but not injured. The investigation is continuing.    Anyone with information on the location of the above suspect is asked to call Detective J.T. Loyd Lynchburg Police Department at 455-6178 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

April 24, 2013

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call Detective K.T. Poindexter at 434-455-6167, Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS” plus your message to 274637.

April 18, 2013

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Officers responded to the 800 Block of Garnett Street in the City of Lynchburg in reference to a reported Grand Larceny from a warehouse.  The property manager reported that they discovered damage to the rear of the structure where forced entry was gained by unknown suspect(s). The property stolen was copper wiring and some office equipment which was valued at several thousand dollars. The two suspects were seen on security video at the time of the theft.  We are also investigating additional thefts from this location that occurred over the last couple of months. We are seeking the identities of the two suspects in the attached security still pictures.  

This crime is being investigated by the Lynchburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division.   Anyone with any information regarding this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637.

April 11, 2013

On April 10, 2013 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Lynchburg Police Officers were engaged in serving a search warrant at the McCausland Ridge Apartments (2075 Langhorne Rd.) in relation to a drug offense. During the investigation, officers pursued a suspect who fled the scene on foot. During this pursuit, a Lynchburg Police Officer received a non-life threatening, single gunshot wound. We are not currently seeking any suspect in relation to this shooting.

March 8, 2013

Attached is a composite sketch of the suspect from the Liggates Rd rape that occurred on March 4, 2013.

February 26, 2013

On Monday February 25, 2013 at 1731 hours, members of the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Fire and EMS Department responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 2100 block of Langhorne Road involving a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2009 Kymco Moped.   The driver of the Jeep Cherokee has been identified as Jack Walker (54yoa) of Lynchburg ; The driver of the moped has been identified as Lewis Crews (51yoa) of Lynchburg . Mr. Crews was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for his injuries. Mr. Crews has passed away earlier today as a result of those injuries.   The Lynchburg Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation of the crash.  Anyone with any additional information concerning this crash is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department Traffic Safety Unit (455-6047) or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers (1-888-798-5900).  All media inquiries should be directed to Captain R.M. Zuidema at (434 – 455 – 6171).

February 9, 2013

On Friday February 8, 2013 at 1:33 p.m.,  members of the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Fire and EMS Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a 2001 Ford F250 Pickup with an attached utility trailer and a 6 year old juvenile pedestrian in the parking lot of 2505 Wards Road.  The driver of the 2001 Ford F250 has been identified as David Woodruff (40yoa) of Lynchburg; The 6 year old juvenile was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital and subsequently flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for his injuries.  He is listed in critical but stable condition at this time.  The Lynchburg Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation of the crash.  Anyone with any additional information concerning this crash is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department Traffic Safety Unit (455-6047) or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers (1-888-798-5900).  All media inquiries should be directed to Captain R.M. Zuidema at (434 – 455 – 6171). 

January 12, 2013

Lynda Slocum Murder Investigation Update :  The investigation of Lynda Slocum’s murder continues to be an ongoing investigation with detectives investigating all leads that are developed.  Detectives are following those leads in multiple directions in whichever way such information directs them.  Detectives have established a person of interest at this time but a suspect or suspects have not been established at this time.  Scott C. Miles, the estranged son-in-law of Lynda Slocum, is a person of interest in this investigation.  Scott C. Miles is a person of interest only due to some inconsistencies in a statement that he provided to detectives. 

On December 27, 2012 two search warrants were executed at Scott C. Miles’ residence in Henrico , VA and a residence in Hopewell , VA where he had been temporarily residing.  

On January 4, 2013 an additional search warrant was obtained and executed at the same residence in Hopewell, VA.  The second search warrant for the Hopewell residence was obtained after detectives located video surveillance footage in a Lynchburg convenience store and were able to determine the clothes Scott C. Miles was wearing on December 19, 2012.  The purpose of the search warrants was to locate any evidence that could implicate Scott C. Miles in the murder of Lynda Slocum or eliminate him as a person of interest in the investigation. 

Physical evidence that was collected at the scenes of the search warrants and the Slocum residence has been sent to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science’s Western Lab in Roanoke , VA.   The analysis of the evidence that has been submitted is pending at this time. 

January 5, 2013

On January 6, 2013 at approximately 0307 hours Officers of the Lynchburg Police Department responded to 6224 Old Mill Road Apartment#H-58 Lynchburg VA in reference to a malicious wounding. When Officers arrived they spoke with the victim Princess Pakreem Hairston age 21 of Lynchburg VA who advised that she had been stabbed during a domestic altercation. The victim was complaining of a stab wound to the chest area. Hairston is currently receiving treatment at the Lynchburg General Hospital for her injuries and her condition was not available at the time of this press release.  Tesha Shantay Clark age 22 of Lynchburg VA was arrested at the scene and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding. 

The investigation is continuing, anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Detective T.A. Rodes Lynchburg Police Department at 455-6160 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

January 2, 2013

On Tuesday January 1, 2013 at 0655 hrs, Officers responded to 114 Wyndview Drive reference to a female reporting a domestic assault.  The female victim called 911 and reported that her boyfriend, Matthew Pearson, had assaulted her while inside the residence, and had also brandished a firearm.  

Field Operations Officers arrived at 114 Wyndview Drive to investigate.  The officers attempted to make contact at the residence, but were unsuccessful.      

The Special Operations Division responded to the scene, including the SWAT and Crisis Negotiations Teams.  After several hours of trying to contact Pearson and the victim, all of the residents at 114 exited the residence without incident, including Matthew Pearson and the victim.  The victim didn’t require medical attention at the scene.

Matthew Pearson was arrested and charged with the following; Domestic Assault and Battery, Brandishing a firearm, and two counts of abduction.  He was held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail with no bond.  

                                                                                      Matthew Jonathan Pearson

 December 26, 2012

On Tuesday December 25, 2012 at 1625 hours, members of the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Fire and EMS Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a 2010 Honda Civic, a 1993 Ford Thunderbird and a 2004 GMC Envoy,  in the 2600 block of Wards Road.       

The driver of the 2004 GMC Envoy has been identified a Ronnie Rogers (39yoa) of Lynchburg , the driver of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird has been identified as Tommy Hardy (52yoa) of Gretna . The driver of the 2010 Honda Civic has been identified as Walter J. Smith (89yoa) of Lynchburg . Mr. Hardy and his passenger Bonnie Hardy (44yoa) of Gretna as well as Mr. Smith were transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy are listed in stable condition. Mr. Smith succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Lynchburg General Hospital this evening. Mr. Rogers and his passenger Tammy Rogers (44yoa) of Lynchburg were not transported for any injuries.

 The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Smith was operating the Honda Civic travelling North in the Southbound lanes of traffic when he struck the Ford Thunderbird and then the GMC Envoy.    The Lynchburg Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation of the crash.  Anyone with any additional information concerning this crash is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department Traffic Safety Unit (455-6047) or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers (1-888-798-5900).  All media inquiries should be directed to Captain R.M. Zuidema at (434 – 455 – 6171).

 December 20, 2012

Captain John Sweeney will serve as the Public Information Officer for the Lynchburg Police Department from December 20, 2012 through January 6, 2013.  He can be reached at 434-455-6146 or at john.sweeney@lynchburgva.gov

December 6, 2012

The Lynchburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Field Operations Unit have been investigating a series of vehicle larcenies that have been occurring throughout the City during the month of November 2012. As a result of this joint investigation four suspects were arrested on 11/30/2012 , they are as follows:  

(1)   Timothy Neil Wright -  age 19 -  Lynchburg VA            

(2)   Christopher Wayne Bennett – age 18 -  Lynchburg VA

(3)   Jeremy Wayne Osborne – age 20 – Lynchburg VA

(4)   Michael Shane Riddle – age 21 – Lynchburg VA  

Each of the above suspects was charged with one count each Credit Card Theft & Credit Card Fraud. This investigation is continuing and more arrests are expected.  After the above suspects were arrested over 150 items of evidence were recovered to include two firearms, GPS units, cell phones, purses, credit cards, drivers licenses, archery equipment, computer, book bags, diaper bag and U.S. currency.  Most of the above stolen recovered property has been identified and connected to vehicle larcenies in the following jurisdictions:  

(1)   Bedford County

(2)   Campbell County

(3)   City of Lynchburg  

All law enforcement jurisdictions have been notified in reference to the recovered stolen property and arrested suspects.  Anyone with information on these larcenies is asked to call Det. B.R. Brooks of the Lynchburg Police Department at 455-6174 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

October 22, 2012

Lynchburg Police are looking for suspects in a Monday night shooting. Investigators say around 7:45 p.m. officers went to the intersection of Boston Avenue and Fauquier Street.

They found a 26-year old man had been shot several times. The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Police say the victim is under going surgery for his wounds. Investigators say after talking to witnesses they say a silver sedan(possibly a Lexus)left the scene.

They say the car was going the direction of Rivermont Avenue. Police say the victim was shot by a person from that car. Detectives are continuing the investigation but at this time the identity of the suspect(s) is unknown. If you have any information on the shooting call Lynchburg Police or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers.

October 17, 2012

On Tuesday October 16, 2012 at 1714 hrs, Officers responded to the 100 block of Old Wiggington Rd in reference to an assault.  When Officers arrived, they were met by the adult male victim.  The victim identified the suspect as John Brown, and said that he was still inside the residence.  The victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital by Lynchburg Fire / EMS for non-life threatening injuries.  The victim was treated there and released.  

The suspect, John Brown, was taken into custody at the scene without incident.   The suspect and victim were acquaintances, and it is believed the confrontation stemmed from a verbal argument inside the residence.  The injuries were as a result of blunt force trauma.   John William Brown IV, age 27 of Lynchburg was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, and is being held at the Lynchburg Regional Jail without bond.

John William Brown IV

                                                                                              September 18, 2012

On Monday September 17, 2012 at 2211 hrs, Officers responded to 1999 Grace St / Franklin Street in reference to a firearms violation.  As officers were on the way to the call, updated information was given that the male subjects were arguing.  

As patrol officers arrived on the scene, they found a white male victim lying in the middle of the street.  The victim had apparent injuries as a result of an altercation.  The victim was immediately transported by the Lynchburg Fire and EMS to Lynchburg General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The victim was identified as Mark Augustus Rowley, 39 year old white male, who was residing in Lynchburg, VA.

Patrol Officers also located the suspect in the altercation still in the area, and immediately took him into custody.  The suspect was identified as Jose Antonio Maldonado, age 44, also residing in Lynchburg, VA.  Maldonado was arrested for Murder and held with no bond.  

Jose Antonio Maldonado

The Investigation revealed that a firearm was not involved, and the injuries were consistent with an apparent stab wound.  This also appears not to be a random act, and that the suspect and victim were acquaintances. This incident is currently under investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division.