Martinsville VA Police Department

06/16/2026

National Night Out 2026

Join your local law enforcement friends for an evening of community fun at Southside Park in Martinsville! Thank you to our co-hosts, the Martinsville Sheriff's Office, the Henry County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police. National Night Out is FREE admission and is aimed at bringing law enforcement and neighbors together. There will be FREE food, drinks, and giveaways available!

The event will be headlined by a wiffleball tournament among local officers, deputies, and troopers!

There will be vendors on site, community resources, and activities for the whole family. Parking and shuttling from the upper lot will be available to ensure all can make the event. Please come out to meet with your local law enforcement and interact with vehicles and equipment!

06/13/2026

June 13, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE
UPDATE: Second Arrest Made in Martinsville Homicide

Martinsville, VA – On June 13, 2026 officers from the Martinsville Police Department and United States Marshals Service located and arrested De’Corrius Thompson. Thompson had been wanted in connection to the May 12 murder of Marcie Hunt.

Acting on a tip, Officers went to a home in the 1300 block of Hillcrest Road, just outside the city limits of Martinsville. At that location, Thompson was taken into custody without incident.

Thompson was charged in Martinsville with first-degree murder, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Additionally, Thompson was arrested on outstanding charges from Henry County (felony probation violation) and the Virginia State Police (malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, use of firearm from a vehicle and maliciously shooting at an occupied vehicle). These charges were not related to the May 12 Martinsville incident. He is being held in the Martinsville City Jail without bond.

Thompson’s arrest follows the arrest of Kaniya Finney on May 27, 2026. Finney was charged with accessory to first degree murder and accessory to malicious wounding.

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06/12/2026

Well wishes to Lt. Richard Barrow, who is retiring after 27 years of service! We are grateful for his decades of sacrifice and commitment to serving our community.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the Entry Level Law Enforcement Session #35 of the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy. In particular, we want to say how proud we are of MPD's own, Officer Ryan Radcliff!

We would also like to recognize Officer Sam Kanode for receiving the Session #35 Instructor's Award. This award is presented to the top instructor selected by the graduating class.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jim Lovell on being recognized as one of this year's Patrick & Henry Community College Distinguished Alumni Award recipients! Dep. Chief Lovell was recently presented his award at the P&HCC Eighteenth Annual Awards Reception held at Chatmoss Country Club.

Congratulations to the 2026 P&HCC Distinguished Alumni!

We so enjoyed celebrating each of you last evening and look forward to sharing more about you in the days ahead.

This year's honorees include:
Row 1: Careen Rodgers, Edwin Paul Clark, Jr., Michael Taylor, James Lovell, Paula Wood, Kathy Whitley
Row 2: P&HCC Foundation Executive Director Tiffani Underwood, Lucas Prillaman, Sherry Vestal, Dr. Colin Ferguson, Jeff Gauldin, Stuart Bowman, Chris Meeks, P&HCC President Dr. Greg Hodges.

06/09/2026

Traffic Alert: On Wednesday, June 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mulberry Road from Spruce Street to Rives Road will be closed for Southwest Virginia Gas paving.

Drivers should also expect heavy congestion and flagging operations on Mulberry Road from Rives Road to Market Street, and on Oakdale Street from Mulberry Road to Church Street. Please use caution and plan an alternate route.

06/05/2026

Becoming a police officer is more than a career choice, it is a commitment to protect, serve, and be the difference when it matters most. Today, we welcome three new officers who've decided to make that commitment as they were sworn into the Martinsville Police Department this morning.

Officer DaiZhawn Giggetts
Officer Connor Webber
Officer Christian Via

06/02/2026

Martinsville & Henry County Torch Run for Special Olympics is this Saturday!

You do not have to be law enforcement to join the cause!

There will be shuttles, water, and food available. Come run, walk, or bike with us!

Join Us for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia!

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., law enforcement officers and community members will come together to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

The run will begin at the Martinsville City Police Department and finish at Jack Dalton Park beside the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Everyone is welcome to participate! You can run or walk as much or as little of the route as you'd like, and family and friends are encouraged to join us.

For those who wish to leave their vehicle at Jack Dalton Park, a shuttle will be available at 8:30am before the event to transport participants to the starting location at the Martinsville City Police Department.

Whether you're participating, cheering on the runners, or simply showing your support, we would love to see you there as we help raise awareness and support for a truly great cause.

We hope you'll join us on June 6!

05/30/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Logan Utt and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Utt was killed in the line of duty serving his community. May his contributions to his country as a veteran and to his community as an officer never be forgotten.

Press Release

05/27/2026

UPDATE:
2-year-old Omarion Smith has been located and is safe.

Kaniya Finney is in the custody of Martinsville Police for accessory to first-degree murder and accessory to malicious wounding.

De’Corrius Thompson is currently wanted by Martinsville Police for first-degree murder, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Crimestoppers has obtained funds of $1,000 leading to the apprehension of De’Corrius Thompson. An additional $500 has been obtained if you have any information as further evidence to this crime. Please call 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463), you can remain anonymous but, please leave a phone number so we can reach you back.