Lynchburg Police apprehended seven individuals in a warrant round-up in an effort to address violence in the city.
The operation led to temporary disruptions throughout the city including road closures. A K9 unit also aided police officers.
Six individuals were apprehended on Feb. 27. An additional wanted individual was apprehended today.
The effort was a collaboration between the Lynchburg Police Department, the Virginia State Police and the Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force.
Apprehended by Lynchburg Police
Kevon Wilson, 30, of Lynchburg
- Attempted breaking and entering
- Destruction of property
Christopher Smith, 43, of Lynchburg
Apprehended with the assistance of a K9 unit
- Domestic assault and battery
- Strangulation
- Animal cruelty
- Protective orders violations
Felicia Floyd, 31, of Lynchburg
- Probation violation
Antonio Charlton, 53, of Lynchburg
- Bond revocation for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
Julian Venable, 53, of Lynchburg
- Possession with intent to distribute schedule I/II controlled substance
Devon Bailey, 20, of Lynchburg
- Strangulation
- Obstruction of justice
- Probation violation (possession of a firearm by a felon)
Marcus Hamlett, 38, of Lynchburg
Taken into custody on March 3
- Assault on a family member
- Threat in writing
- Possession of ammo by convicted felon
- Breaking and entering occupied residence
- Breaking and entering dwelling
- Assault on family member (third offense)
- Possession of Schedule I/II drugs
- Prevent/delay communications sent through wireless device
- Property damage
If you have any information related to this operation, contact the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6054 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com.
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