An Albemarle County man is dead following a crash on the U.S. 250 Bypass from Tuesday, January 13, 2021. Read on...

Multiple suspects have been arrested and charged following a shooting on Emmet Street North Monday afternoon. Read on...

A Louisa County man was killed in a shooting in the 900 block of South 1st Street on December 27, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department has arrested a suspect related to abduction and rape in the 700 block of Madison Avenue. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a rape that occurred in the 700 block of Madison Avenue on December 17, 2020 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department and Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a potential phone scam. Read on...

A Charlottesville man has been arrested following an incident on Garrett Street. Officers used less-lethal "bean bag" rounds to take the suspect in the custody after he refused to comply with officer commands. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is welcoming three new officers to the department following their recent graduation from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy's 142nd Basic Law Enforcement class. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is announcing a press conference related to an internal affairs investigation launched from an alleged racial profiling incident in October. Read on...

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The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of its new 4th Amendment Investigative Analyst, Larry Jacobs, who will start on December 7, 2020. Read on...

A Charlottesville woman is dead following a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of November 28, 2020, in the 700 block of McIntire Road. This is the third homicide CPD has investigated in the month of November. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance and homicide of Dashad "Sage" Smith, who vanished on November 20, 2012. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its annual Click It or Ticket Campaign from November 16 to November 29. Read on...

A suspect has been arrested following a homicide on Orangedale Avenue that occurred in the evening hours of Saturday, November 14, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department has arrested the man in connection to a homicide on South First Street. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department and Charlottesville City Sheriff's Office are warning residents about a phone scam where callers pose as police officers and/or detectives. Read on...

The Charltottesville Police Department is launching its annual Winter Wool Campaign to benefit Toy Lift Charities. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of Captain James Mooney to Assistant Chief, and Lieutenant Steve Knick to the rank of Captain. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified the victims of a fatal crash on 5th Street SW. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash and armed robbery that both occurred on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Read on...

Detectives with the Charlottesville Police Department are investigating an armed robbery at a business that occurred in the 100 block of Maury Avenue on September 4, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to seek information about the Jay Shifflett murder case, who was killed at his Carlton Avenue home on September 3, 2015. Read on...

A man from Albemarle County has died following a crash on Emmet Street from Monday, August 31, 2020. Read on...

A Charlottesville Police Department officer has been charged with assault and battery stemming from an incident that occurred in March 2020. Read on...

A crash closed a portion of Emmet Street near the intersection of Barracks Road. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a crash between two motorcycles that occurred on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Read on...

Drivers can expect traffic delays on Friday, August 28, 2020, due to a planned freedom of speech event. Read on...

In conjunction with the closure of City Hall, the Charlottesville Police Department lobby will be closed for business on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department has safely located Amy Elizabeth Hillman, who was reported missing on August 5, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a business on Monticello Road that occurred on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Read on...

A man from Albemarle County was killed in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of 5th Street and Harris Road on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Read on...

Drivers can anticipate traffic delays on Friday, July 17, 2020, due to a planned freedom of speech event Read on...

Police Department Shares Body Worn Camera Video Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is announcing charges relating to vandalism on East Market Street from Sunday, June 21, 2020. Read on...

An Albemarle County man is facing numerous charges following a shots fired incident on West Main Street in the early morning hours of June 20, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is releasing line item budget information for the last five fiscal years. Read on...

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Charlottesville Police Department has received numerous requests for information regarding its training and policies. Read on...

Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney and Charlottesville Fire Chief Andrew Baxter would like to thank the Charlottesville community for expressing their civil discourse peacefully over the weekend. Read on...

The City of Charlottesville and Charlottesville Police Department are expressing heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Mr. George Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is partnering with a local mental health nonprofit organization to distribute additional mental health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department will dedicate a new memorial on Friday, May 15, 2020, in honor of five officers who have died in the line of duty. Read on...

A portion of West Market Street was closed for several hours following a crash involving a utility pole. The crash occurred on May 8, 2020, at approximately 7:32 a.m. Read on...

Beginning Monday, May 11, the Charlotttesville Police Department will make changes to the operation of its Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department welcomed seven new officers at a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2020. Read on...

The Charlottesville Police Department is extending condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Lorna Breen, who died Sunday following a call for medical assistance. Read on...