FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Campbell County Sheriff's Office Arrests North Carolina Man for Vandalism and Trespassing at Lynchburg Regional Airport

RUSTBURG, VA —

On October 23, 2025, at approximately 12:23 a.m., Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Lynchburg Regional Airport following a report of a male subject damaging airport property, including benches and trash cans.

Upon arrival, deputies located the suspect on the premises and observed him forcibly entering a building by breaking out the glass doors. Deputies made contact with the suspect and were able to take him into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Landen Ray Hayden, age 20, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The investigation determined that Hayden, who was intoxicated at the time, had unlawfully entered airport property and caused significant damage, including overturning several drums containing cleaning fluid used by airport personnel in daily operations.

Arrests and Charges

Hayden was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

Felony Property Damage
Trespassing
Underage Possession of Alcohol
Public Intoxication
Contaminating Waterways

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office continues to work closely with Lynchburg Regional Airport officials as the investigation progresses.

Sheriff Clark commended the swift response of the deputies involved and emphasized the department’s ongoing commitment to protecting public property and ensuring community safety.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact:

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9574
Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-(888) 798-5900; or at www.cvcrimestoppers.org
Or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com

All tips may remain anonymous; any information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Media Inquiries, please contact Captain Brian J. Murray;

(434) 332-9580; BJMurray@CampbellCountyVA.Gov.

About the Campbell County Sheriff's Office

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Through community engagement initiatives and partnerships, the Sheriff’s Office works diligently to reduce crime and foster a strong sense of security across the county.