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Danville Police Department
Coverage of Danville Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Felon found with Ruger pistol during traffic stop, say Danville police
A man was found in possession of a Ruger pistol during a June traffic stop in Danville after an officer spotted a firearm under the driver's seat. The incident occurred on Diablo Road, and the driver was identified as a felon.
- Man who set Virginia council member on fire over alleged affair gets 40-year sentence
Shotsie Buck-Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in prison for setting Danville City Council Member Lee Vogler on fire in July 2025, motivated by an alleged affair between Vogler and Buck-Hayes' wife, Mary Alice. Vogler sustained severe burns and required months of hospitalization, while Buck-Hayes, who is not a U.S. citizen, plans to appeal his sentence.