Danville Police Seek Help Finding 5 Missing Persons

Authorities ask community to come forward with any information on these long-term missing cases

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:07pm

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The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating five individuals who have been reported missing over the past several years. The cases range from 2019 to 2025, with the individuals ranging in age from 35 to 75 years old. Police have conducted extensive investigations but have yet to determine the whereabouts of these missing persons.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases can be extremely difficult to solve, especially when there are no clear leads or witnesses. The Danville Police Department is hoping that by raising awareness on National Missing Persons Awareness Day, members of the community may come forward with information that could help locate these individuals and provide closure for their families.

The details

The five missing persons cases include Anthony Dwayne Jones, who was last seen in the summer of 2019; Herman Edward Harston, who was reported missing in 2021; Herbert Poxton Gordon, II, who was last heard from in May 2022; David Jerome Berger, who was last heard from by family in March 2024; and Debbie Ann Marrero, who was last seen in August 2025. Police have conducted extensive investigations into the individuals' known associates, personal histories, and circumstances, but have yet to determine their whereabouts.

  • Anthony Dwayne Jones was last seen in the summer of 2019 and reported missing in November 2019.
  • Herman Edward Harston was reported missing in February 2021.
  • Herbert Poxton Gordon, II was last heard from on May 19, 2022 and reported missing on June 24, 2022.
  • David Jerome Berger was last heard from by family in March 2024 and reported missing on March 21, 2025.
  • Debbie Ann Marrero was last seen in August 2025 and reported missing in November 2025.

The players

Anthony Dwayne Jones

A 35-year-old black male who was last seen in Danville in the summer of 2019 before being reported missing in November 2019. He has multiple tattoos on his neck, arms, and hands, as well as a scar on his nose.

Herman Edward Harston

A 75-year-old man who was reported missing in 2021. Family members said he frequently used the city transit system to get around.

Herbert Poxton Gordon, II

A 36-year-old black male who was reported missing on June 24, 2022 after last being heard from on May 19, 2022. He may be in need of medical attention.

David Jerome Berger

A 55-year-old black male who was reported missing on March 21, 2025, though he may have been missing for a longer period of time.

Debbie Ann Marrero

A 60-year-old woman who was reported missing by family in November 2025 after last being seen in August 2025. She was known to stay with family members in the area of Selma Avenue.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

These missing persons cases highlight the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in locating individuals who have disappeared without a trace. The Danville community is being asked to come forward with any information that could help provide closure for the families of these missing persons.