Central Virginia Crime Stoppers

02/11/2025

You can also report suspected CSAM cyber crimes at Crime Stoppers!

01/03/2025

If you know the whereabouts of Jermaine Hawkins or Jayon Phelps please contact Crime Stoppers - your information could lead up to a $1000 reward and you will remain anonymous!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4, 2025

UPDATE: Arrest Made in October 1, 2024 Shooting Incident on Water Gate Drive

Lynchburg, VA - Jermaine Hawkins has been arrested. Excellent work by the members of the Lynchburg Police Department.

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For immediate release: January 2, 2025

UPDATE: Arrest Made in October 1, 2024 Shooting Incident on Water Gate Drive

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) continues to investigate the shooting that occurred on October 1, 2024, in the 100 block of Water Gate Drive. Earlier today, LPD arrested Kevin Cantrell Brown Jr., 22, of Amherst, in connection with the shooting death of Anthony Dwight Davis.

Brown has been charged with the following:

* Murder
* Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
* Reckless handling of a firearm
* Shooting into an occupied vehicle
* Discharge of a firearm in public

Brown is currently being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.

In addition to Brown's arrest, Jayon Zykelse Phelps, 20, of Lynchburg, and Jermaine Shamont Hawkins Jr., 23, of Lynchburg, are both wanted in connection with the incident. Arrest warrants have been issued for them, and both are wanted on the following charges:

* Murder
* Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
* Reckless handling of a firearm
* Shooting into an occupied vehicle
* Discharge of a firearm in public
* Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Anyone with information, or the whereabouts of the two suspects regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Owen at 434-455-6060, or anonymously reach out to Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 Tips mobile app, or via text by sending CVCS to 738477 for a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency may vary, and standard data rates may apply. To cancel, text STOP. For help, text HELP.

This is an ongoing investigation and any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.

01/02/2025

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11/21/2024

LU Public Service Notification: On Nov. 19, 2024, an individual was severely injured while riding a skateboard on University Boulevard near the School of Business. If you witnessed this incident, please contact LUPD at (434) 592-7641.

11/13/2024

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A pastor at a Baptist church in Lynchburg is accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year. According to court documents, the woman told police Garrett Harm…

07/19/2024

07/11/2024

The Liberty University Police Department is attempting to identify the individual in the attached photo. The individual is a suspect in a theft that occurred on campus on 07/01/2024.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective A. Harvey, of the Liberty University Police Department, at (434) 582-7624 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation, and any additional information will be provided as an update to this release.

05/22/2024

04/29/2024

03/28/2024

LU Alert: Timely Warning Alert (24-004783)
Timely Warning Alert (24-004783)

Fondling

This alert is being sent in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as this incident represents a Clery Act crime that occurred on Clery Act geography and poses a serious or continuing threat to the campus community.

LUPD is continuing to investigate recent incidents of fondling that were reported over the past several days. The suspect has been identified and this investigation is ongoing.

If you are in immediate danger, call Liberty University Police Department at 434-592-3911 or call 9-1-1.

Be respectful of those around you. Ask for consent before touching someone else. Liberty University defines consent as, the voluntary and freely given agreement, through words and / or actions, to participate in a mutually agreed-upon sexual act. Consensual sexual activity happens when each person willingly affirms that they choose to participate.



For more information on Liberty University’s definition of consent as well as information on sexual misconduct, please visit Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.



For information on support resources, services and programs at Liberty University please see the Office of Equity and Compliance’s website or the Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety.

03/06/2024

LU Alert: Emergency Notification - URGENT
LUPD has received additional reports of a Black Camaro driving past females making sexually inappropriate comments causing victims to be in fear for their safety. If you are in fear for your safety, please all LUPD at 434-592-3911 or call local police at 911.