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Wanted: Lynchburg Police conduct warrant round-up, apprehend seven suspects

Crystal Graham
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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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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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