The decision was based on a psychological evaluation of Shotsie Buck-Hayes, who was indicted by a grand jury in October.

Hayes, accused of setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire in July, is mentally competent to stand trial.

Since the attack in July, we’ve been following the road to recovery of Danville, Virginia City Councilman Lee Vogler every step of the way. Several holiday ...

Suspect in fiery attack on Danville, VA city council member found competent to stand trial President Trump announces seizure ...

We sat down with Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler following a July attack that left much of his body severely burned. We showed you part one of that conversation on Thursday, but there was more to ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Danville woman has filed a negligence claim against the city for allegedly failing to properly address two dangerous structures on Flint Street. She and other neighbors feel ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A grand jury in Danville indicted Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes Monday, October 27, 2025. Buck-Hayes is accused of setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire in July. Buck ...

DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a man stormed into his office at a local magazine, doused him in gasoline and set him on fire — an attack that ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — As the race for the 49th District House of Delegates seat heats up, Danville is preparing for an impending vacancy on its City Council. Council members Madison Whittle and Gary ...

A judge has ruled a man competent for trial in a shocking attempted murder case against a Danville councilman.