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Lynchburg Police and US Marshals arrest two suspects wanted for attempted murder in Myrtle Beach

(LPD 2024)

LYNCHBURG, Va. – In a collaborative operation with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Lynchburg Police Department has arrested two men with outstanding warrants related to serious criminal charges, including attempted murder in Myrtle Beach.

LPD officers joined forces with the U.S. Marshals Service to arrest 26-year-old Jayquan Pollard, who was wanted out of Lynchburg and South Carolina on multiple crimes, authorities said.

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During their investigation, officers determined that 31-year-old Xavier Austin was wanted in connection with the same case and arrested him on the following charges:

  • Attempted murder
  • Burglary
  • Criminal conspiracy
  • Failure to appear (FTA) on an underlying charge of computer use to commit a sex offense with a child under 18
  • Failure to comply with a court order

After a brief standoff at a Lynchburg apartment complex, Pollard surrendered to officers without incident and was charged with the following:

  • Attempted murder
  • Burglary
  • Criminal conspiracy
  • Failure to appear on an underlying charge of burglary

Both Pollard and Austin live in Lynchburg and may face additional drug-related charges as the investigation continues, according to authorities.

The investigation remains active.


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