A civil authority has issued A LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNING for the following counties/areas: Amherst; Campbell; Lynchburg (city), VA; at 9:35 PM on APR 03, 2026 Effective until 3:35 AM APR 04, 2026. Message from IPAWSWEA.
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VDEM: Amherst County Sheriff's Office: Subject fled custody at Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Madison Heights near Rts. 29/210 at 7:15pm, Fri 4/3/26. White male, bald, mid 30s, face/neck tattoos. Wearing white shirt, jeans, handcuffs. Considered dangerous. Last seen on foot near jail. Residents within 5 miles: lock doors, stay inside. Report sightings to 9-1-1
VDEM: ACSO: Lock doors and stay inside. Law enforcement activity in this area