Danville Crime Stoppers is offering $500 for a tip that helps catch the inmate who escaped from the Danville Adult Detention Center earlier this week.

A man was found dead in his jail cell on Tuesday, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said.

A local golf pro was found dead in his jail cell on Tuesday, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said.

Officials with Wallens Ridge State Prison in Big Stone Gap say an inmate died Saturday afternoon after an apparent attack by another inmate.

DANVILLE, Va. – UPDATEDanville City Jail announced on Saturday that the facility has 49 positive coronavirus cases. Authorities said that all inmates at the jail and jail annex as well as the deputies have been issued face masks. ORIGINAL STORYOne inmate at the Danville City Jail tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, according to the Danville Sheriff’s Office. The inmate was seen by the jail doctor and isolated in an area of the jail suitable for quarantine, Mondul said. Danville City Jail is in the process of collaborating with the health department to review best practice procedures, according to Mondul.

DANVILLE, Va. – An inmate at the Danville City Jail has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Danville Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the inmate was showing symptoms earlier this week and was seen by the jail doctor and isolated. Medical staff at the jail say that as of Wednesday, the inmate’s temperature was normal and they seem to be doing well. Officials say when they found out that the inmate was positive, they identified inmates who had contact with them and isolated them as well. Officials aren’t sure how the inmate got coronavirus and say they are working with the health department to review the best practices going forward.