The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking information related to a recent incident that occurred in or around Market St. Park. Read on...

On Thursday, September 28, Police Chief Michael Kochis will hold a press conference to announce the findings of the Market St. Park administrative investigation. Read on...

During the September 18th Charlottesville City Council meeting, members of Charlottesville Police Department Command Staff were made aware of concerns related to a call for service in Market Street Park on September 16, 2023. Read on...

The Community Police Academy, which provides experiential training on the daily operations and functions of CPD, will be accepting applications for its fall program. Read on...

With the association between our stolen vehicles, shots fired calls, and homicides, we have identified the FLOCK License Plate Recognition (LPR) system as a proven tool to assist in deterring and solving crime. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating multiple suspects in relation to a past aggravated assault incident. Read on...

To protect the public safety of our citizens, CPD worked with local and federal partners to remove an inactive controlled explosive found on a construction site located on 315 Long St. Read on...

"The Department of Justice’s Executive Committee for Project Safe Neighborhoods has unanimously approved the addition of the greater Charlottesville-Albemarle County-University of Virginia region into the program." Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing adult, Elanoch Taylor. Read on...

As a result of the Bank Robbery on July 14, 2023 at the UVA Credit Union located at 1936 Arlington Blvd, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) charged 46-year-old John Kenneth Zinno. Read on...

CPD invites you to National Night Out at IX Art Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Read on...

CPD is sending its largest and most diverse group of recruits to the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy (CSCJTA) on July 5, 2023. Read on...

On June 23, 2023, the Charlottesville Police Department made arrests connected with two separate, gun-related incidents. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is excited to announce two new initiatives focused on building trust and nurturing our relationship with the community. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present its 2022 Annual Report. Read on...

Charlottesville Police have obtained warrants for a second suspect in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2023. Read on...

On May 27, 2023, CPD arrested and charged 21-year-old, Kyhiem Kier, in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2023. Read on...

On May 27 at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 766 Prospect Ave. Read on...

On May 23, 2023, Marcel Darell Washington, a 33-year-old resident of North Carolina, was indicted for 2nd Degree Murder and 2 counts of Malicious Wounding. Read on...

Tadashi Demetrius Keyes, a 38-year-old city resident was indicted for 1st Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. Read on...

The continuing investigation into the March 4, 2023 homicide of Justice Kilel at the Sunshine Mini Mart located in the City of Charlottesville has brought forth new charges obtained by Charlottesville police detectives. Read on...

On May 9, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Charlottesville police responded to a credible threat at Buford Middle School. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person in Charlottesville has been located safely. Read on...

Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe. Read on...