🌱 Five Wanted For Many Crimes + Father Of Slain Child Seeks Justice

Welcome back, Lynchburg. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 66.
• Tuesday: Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 84 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Lynchburg today:

1. Nathaniel Logan, Melissa Robertson, Calvin Hunter Jr., Brandon Beverly, and Joseph Gabel are five people the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for, and they need your assistance in finding them. They are wanted throughout the area for a variety of crimes, misdemeanors, and felonies. If you know their whereabouts, please give the Sheriff's Office a call. (WSET)
2. Brandon Brown, owner of Browns Heating, Air, and Plumbing, has joined the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Brown wants members of Congress to show interest in small businesses by advocating for tax reform, regulatory restraint, and healthcare costs. Brown emphasizes small business involvement in laws and regulations. (WSET)
3. Christopher Campbell, father of 6-year-old Kington Campbell who was killed while playing video games on his bed, is seeking justice. Whoever killed his son is still being sought, and both the police and Campbell are asking that whoever has information step forward and contact the department. Campbell is still heartbroken over the loss of his son. (WSET)

Today and tomorrow in Lynchburg:

Monday, June 19

• Songs Of Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration At History Academy of Music Theatre (7:30 PM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Senior Advanced Beginner Tap At Miller Center (11:00 AM)
• HopeSings At HopeTree Family Services (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Friendly Reminder! All Lynchburg municipal offices are closed today (Jun. 19) in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Trash will be collected according to the normal schedule. The Concord Turnpike Convenience Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Lynchburg Mayor Stephanie Reed, who has been chosen to voice "The Voice of the Giant" in the upcoming production of "Into the Woods," presented by Brian Clowdus Experiences. The show will run from Jun. 22 to Jul. 9, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit here. (WSET)
• Congratulations! Seven Lynchburg Police Department recruits who graduated from the CVCJA last night! Within the next few weeks, these men and women will enter their field training program. The LPD is proud of their accomplishments and so honored to have them join the department! (Lynchburg Police Department via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.