Harrisonburg Police Department

Harrisonburg Police Department The official page of the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia Police Department. We hope you will follow us, respectfully interact, and voice your thoughts.

Posting Guidelines

The Harrisonburg Police Department page was created to enhance communication with the public and allows for comments and postings. HPD does reserve the right to uphold the family-friendly content standards intended for this page. We ask that you familiarize yourself with our guidelines. The social media team will remove:

• Comments that contain obscene, abusive, hatef

ul, defamatory and/or vulgar language; or that target or disparage any civic, ethnic, racial, religious group, or other protected class.
• Explicit or implied sexual content.
• Posts that invade or violate the privacy rights of others may be removed.
• Promotional postings, solicitations, links or advertisements.
• Content that promotes violence or the violation of any federal, state, or local law, regulation or ordinance.
• The posting of any link or application that would damage or harm anyone’s computer or software.
• Comments that violate copyrights or registered trademarks.
• Comments that do not pertain to the blog/posting.
• Comments that are misleading or promote false information. HPD understands and encourages respectful disagreement and appreciates hearing directly from the public. Please participate with respect and courtesy; personal attacks are not appropriate and may also be removed. Disclaimer: Individuals participate at their own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Third-party hosting: Although HPD posts content in an official capacity on this social media platform, HPD does not own the platform. The appearance of external links/ads on this site does not constitute endorsement by HPD. Additionally, HPD is not responsible for archiving user content on this platform. Public view: This is an official government agency page, therefore all comments and posts to the page may be open to the public’s view.

Update 12:25 AM September 2- Two Charged After Shooting at Harris Gardens Apartment ComplexAt 4:52 pm on September 1, 20...
09/01/2026

Update 12:25 AM September 2- Two Charged After Shooting at Harris Gardens Apartment Complex

At 4:52 pm on September 1, 2026, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communication Center (HRECC) received a call stating there were multiple gunshots heard in the 200 block of Vine Street. Just after that, an additional caller stated he had just shot someone who broke into his apartment.

The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD), Harrisonburg Fire Department (HFD), and Harrisonburg Rescue Squad responded and found a 19-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was
transported to Sentara RMH by ambulance and flown to UVA Medical Center. He has serious injuries but is in stable condition.

HPD Criminal Investigations Detectives, HPD K9 Unit, and the HFD Drone Team responded to assist with the investigation. Based on information gathered at the scene, a subsequent search warrant was executed at Howard Johnson on E Market Street in Harrisonburg.

Joshua Dean, 18, is being charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I or II narcotic, a felony. A juvenile is charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit murder, a felony, and as a principal in the second degree, a felony.

This is still an active, open investigation and more charges may be filed in this case. Anyone with information on this shooting should call 540-434-4436 and ask to speak with Detective Urrutty or visit
www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411. Both methods are anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.

11:30 PM September 1- The scene has been released.

6:40 PM September 1- The victim has serious injuries, but is in stable condition. We have no further information at this time. There is no immediate threat to the public, and we believe this to be an isolated incident. There is currently no traffic interruption on Vine St, and residents of Harris Gardens are able to make their way in and out of the complex.

5:45 PM September 1- One victim has been taken to Sentara RMH by ambulance and is being flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment. Two people have been detained for questioning.

5:00 PM September 1- the Harrisonburg Police Department is currently responding to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Vine Street at the Harris Gardens apartment complex. Updates will be posted here when they are available. Please avoid the area of Vine Street to allow first responders to complete their investigation. 

The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Devon Lane Sat...
08/31/2026

The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Devon Lane Saturday night.

On August 29, 2026, at 10:38 pm, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) received a call from the victim advising he had just been shot in the leg in the 1200 block of Devon Lane in Harrisonburg. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a nineteen-year-old male in the parking lot with one gunshot wound to the upper leg.

HPD officers immediately began providing medical attention to the victim and set a perimeter around the crime scene. The victim was taken to Sentara RMH by ambulance and then flown to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

HPD’s Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and immediately began collecting evidence and speaking to witnesses. This was an isolated incident, and at no point was there a direct threat to the public. James Madison University Police Department issued a shelter-in-place notification for those in the area at 11:12 pm due to the concentration of students in the housing complex. The victim is not a resident of the complex nor a student at James Madison University.

While HPD officers and detectives were investigating the shooting on Devon Lane, a separate call for service was dispatched through HRECC, stating that a brandishing had just occurred in the 1200 block of S Main St. At this time, we do not believe the two incidents are related.

Harrisonburg residents should expect to see an increase in patrol officers in and around student housing this coming weekend in response to these incidents.

This is still an active, open investigation, and anyone with information on this shooting should call 540-434-4436 and ask to speak with Det. Colton Wetherell or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411. Both methods are anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.

1:50 AM August 30- The scene has been cleared, and all traffic can resume as normal on Devon Ln. There is still no activ...
08/30/2026

1:50 AM August 30- The scene has been cleared, and all traffic can resume as normal on Devon Ln. There is still no active threat to the community, and we do not have a description of the suspect at this time.

The single victim was taken to Sentara RMH by ambulance and flown to UVA, where he is now in stable condition.

12:25 AM August 30- Officers remain on scene in the 1200 block of Devon Ln., and will be on scene for an extended time as they investigate this incident. Anyone with information on this shooting should call 540-434-4436 or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411 to submit a tip anonymously.

11:05 PM August 29- The Harrisonburg Police Department is currently responding to a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Devon Ln. There is one victim in serious condition. At this time, there is no active threat to the community.

Please avoid the area of Devon Ln. while officers continue to investigate this incident. More information will be posted here when available.

Good Morning, Harrisonburg! It’s Friday. We made it. We hope everyone has a great day, and a safe weekend. We’ll be here...
08/28/2026

Good Morning, Harrisonburg!

It’s Friday. We made it. We hope everyone has a great day, and a safe weekend. We’ll be here if you need us!

This weekend, the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Virg...
08/27/2026

This weekend, the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Virginia for “Saturation Saturday,” a powerful state and nationwide initiative to fight impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend. This coordinated effort aims to save lives by intensifying impaired driving enforcement during one of the year’s busiest travel periods, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

HPD will be increasing our impaired driving traffic safety enforcement efforts August 29, 2026, to save lives and prevent injuries. HPD is one of many police departments throughout Virginia participating in this effort to protect our community against impaired driving. In 2025, there were 196 DUI arrests in Harrisonburg.

Impaired driving is the leading cause of death on our roadways, and police officers are often the first line of defense against this senseless crime. Saturation Saturday was created to remind everyone that if you choose to drive impaired, you will get caught.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is a national nonprofit leading the movement to end impaired driving for good. Since 1980, MADD has helped reduce drunk driving deaths in America by more than 51%, saved nearly 500,000 lives, and served nearly one million victims and survivors. The organization is committed to leading prevention efforts with young adults and collaborating with law enforcement to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. MADD continues to provide support services to victims and survivors of impaired driving at no charge through victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. For more information or to donate, visit https://madd.org/ and follow MADD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Afternoon Update: As of 3:30 pm, our area is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Because of the risk of severe weather, w...
08/27/2026

Afternoon Update: As of 3:30 pm, our area is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Because of the risk of severe weather, we will be cancelling this week's community walk.

There is a community walk today!

If you live on Fairway Dr., Eagle Ln., Birdie Cir., Divot Dr., Par Ln., Betts Rd. , Ace Ct., or Alston Cir. we are looking forward to seeing you later this evening! We have enjoyed fostering meaningful, positive relationships with our community through these neighborhood walks, and we can't wait to continue this tonight.

5:10 PM Update: Two Southbound lanes and one Northbound lane of S High St. are now open. Ohio Ave. between High St. and ...
08/24/2026

5:10 PM Update: Two Southbound lanes and one Northbound lane of S High St. are now open. Ohio Ave. between High St. and Roosevelt St. are still closed. This is expected to be an extended closure, and traffic may still be backed up in the area

4:30 PM Update: Roosevelt St. is also closed, and beginning to back up. Please use Main St. to travel North and South through Harrisonburg at this time.

TRAFFIC ALERT: S High Street Between Grace Street and Maryland Avenue is shut down due to a vehicle accident. S High St. is also inaccessable from Ohio Ave., New York Ave., and Dixie Ave. To travel North or South through the city, please use Main St. at this time. All traffic is being diverted to Main Street, and this is expected to be an extended closure.

Unfortunately, due to lightning, we have had to cancel the event. Thank you to everyone who came out and stood in the ra...
08/22/2026

Unfortunately, due to lightning, we have had to cancel the event. Thank you to everyone who came out and stood in the rain with us!

Looks like some strategizing before the battle of the badges 👀 Join us tonight at 6pm at Eagle Field for the battle of t...
08/22/2026

Looks like some strategizing before the battle of the badges 👀

Join us tonight at 6pm at Eagle Field for the battle of the badges softball game! HPD and HFD will face off to see who gets bragging rights as the best softball team. This family friendly event is sure to be a great time, and we hope to see you there.

The Harrisonburg Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the female subject below. She is...
08/21/2026

The Harrisonburg Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the female subject below. She is a person of interest in a shoplifting from Ulta Beauty.

Store security footage shows the female going to various locations in the store, emptying products from their packaging and placing those products inside the white bag.

Anyone with information on this case should call 540-434-4436 or submit a tip anonymously at www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411

Address

101 N Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

Telephone

+15404344436

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Harrisonburg Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category