Lawrenceville Police Department

05/21/2026

Thank you BCSO and VSP with your assistance in finding the subject safely.

💥Update💥

Ms. Victoria Oyola has been safely located. Thanks again to our amazing citizens for immediately alerting us when/where she was seen.

Prayers answered,

Captain Joey Lopresti

Missing Person alert- May 20th, 2026

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s office and the Lawrenceville Police Department received a call for a missing person at 205 W. Fifth Avenue, Lawrenceville at approximately 4:42 pm.

Deputies, Officers and Investigators are in the area currently searching for Victoria Oyola.

Please be on the lookout for Victoria Oyola, 66yo, hispanic female, last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, with a sweater tied around her neck and pink croc style shoes.

She was last seen on foot in the area of her home on W. Fifth Avenue.

Oyola has some medical concerns that cause her to become disoriented and forgetful.

If you seen Victoria Oyola, please call 911 or call the Brunswick County Sheriff’s office at 434-848-3133 or the Lawrenceville Police Department.

Be safe,

Captain Joey Lopresti

05/20/2026

💥Update💥

Ms. Victoria Oyola has been safely located. Thanks again to our amazing citizens for immediately alerting us when/where she was seen.

Prayers answered,

Captain Joey Lopresti

Missing Person alert- May 20th, 2026

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s office and the Lawrenceville Police Department received a call for a missing person at 205 W. Fifth Avenue, Lawrenceville at approximately 4:42 pm.

Deputies, Officers and Investigators are in the area currently searching for Victoria Oyola.

Please be on the lookout for Victoria Oyola, 66yo, hispanic female, last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, with a sweater tied around her neck and pink croc style shoes.

She was last seen on foot in the area of her home on W. Fifth Avenue.

Oyola has some medical concerns that cause her to become disoriented and forgetful.

If you seen Victoria Oyola, please call 911 or call the Brunswick County Sheriff’s office at 434-848-3133 or the Lawrenceville Police Department.

Be safe,

Captain Joey Lopresti

05/18/2026

The South Hill Police Department, in coordination with the Virginia State Police, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrenceville Police Department, Brodnax Police Department, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Boydton Police Department, Clarksville Police Department, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, South Boston Police Department, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, and Danville City Police Department, will be conducting a joint enforcement initiative along U.S. Route 58 May 20-21, 2026. This collaborative effort brings together local, county, and state law enforcement partners to enhance highway safety and reinforce traffic laws across one of Southside Virginia’s most heavily traveled corridors.

The operation will place particular emphasis on speed enforcement, seat belt compliance, and other hazardous driving behaviors known to contribute to crashes. The goal of this coordinated project is to reduce the number of serious injuries and fatal crashes along Route 58 by increasing visibility, promoting safe driving habits, and ensuring motorists remain attentive and responsible behind the wheel. Agencies urge all drivers to stay alert, obey posted speed limits, and help keep Virginia’s roadways safe for everyone during upcoming travel season.

Photo courtesy of Senior Trooper Justin J. Kempo, VSP

05/16/2026

The right lane of 58 Eastbound is open at Christanna Highway. The left lane and Ogburn Road remain closed. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Be safe.

Thank you to VDOT Richmond District for their hard work to reopen this lane.

05/14/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚧

Highway 58 Eastbound at Christanna Highway will remain closed until further notice. Ogburn Road will also remain closed for bridge evaluation and repair.

Please plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time when driving through the area. Traffic detours are currently in place through the Town of Lawrenceville.

Please use caution, follow posted detour signs, and drive safely.

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04/30/2026

04/20/2026

The DEA National RX Takeback in our area is on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Lawrenceville Town Office at 400 N Main Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. See the flyer for details.

04/17/2026

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