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  1. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Arrest Local Man on Child Exploitation Charges

    On February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:49 a.m., detectives with the Charlottesville Police Department arrested Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, of Charlott... Read on...
  2. Syera Poindexter-Rose

    CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile, Syera Poindexter-Rose

    The Charlottesville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, 17-year-old Syera Poindexter-Rose. Read on...
  3. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Department Responds to Threatening Social Media Comments Following Protest

    On February 9, 2026, at 2:44 p.m., the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) published the following message on its official social media platforms ... Read on...
  4. News Release CPD

    CPD Reports 51% Reduction in Gun-Related Incidents in 2025

    The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) today released its 2025 Snapshot, highlighting significant reductions in crime and notable progress in com... Read on...
  5. News Release CPD

    Two Arrested in Shooting of 17-Year-Old on Prospect Avenue

    CPD detectives have arrested two juvenile individuals, a 16-year-old and 17-year-old, in relation to a shooting that occurred on January 19, 2026, in ... Read on...
  6. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Seize Firearms and Narcotics, Make Arrest Following Search Warrant Execution

    On January 22, 2026, CPD, in coordination with the regional 3A Task Force, executed a search warrant related to narcotics distribution and illegal fir... Read on...
  7. News Release CPD

    CPD Investigating Shooting on Prospect Ave

    On January 19th, 2026, at approximately 7:30PM, CPD responded to the 700 block of Prospect Ave for the report of a shooting. Read on...
  8. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Seize Narcotics, Firearm, and Cash in Prospect Ave Search Warrants

    On January 15, 2026, the 3A Regional Drug and Gang Taskforce, in which CPD is a member of, executed two search warrants related to narcotics and illeg... Read on...
  9. News Release CPD

    Tyquan Markie Dean Indicted for Homicide at Water St Parking Lot

    UPDATE 1-12-2026: On January 26, 2025, Jahaanz Wilson of Charlottesville was the victim of a homicide in the public parking lot in the 200 block of We... Read on...
  10. News Release CPD

    CPD Charges Suspect in South 1st Street Shooting

    CPD has charged 18-year-old Albemarle County resident, Nasir Dashawn Walker, with two counts of attempted malicious wounding and one count of possessi... Read on...
  11. News Release CPD

    Chief Kochis Appointed to Governor-Elect Spanberger’s Public Safety Transition Committee

    Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis has been selected to serve on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s transition committee on Public Safety an... Read on...
  12. News Release CPD

    Officers Respond to Shots Fired Call Near Willow Dr. and Grace St.; Two Suspects Arrested

    At approximately 12:09 a.m. on December 7, 2025, Charlottesville Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Willow Drive and ... Read on...
  13. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Conduct Death Investigation

    Just before 1:00 am on December 6th, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to the 4th Street SE entrance to the Water Street parking garage for an... Read on...
  14. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Department to Hold Press Conference on Dashad “Sage” Smith Case

    On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) will hold a press conference to provide an investigative update on the dis... Read on...
  15. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Department to Host Firearm Safety and Buyback Event – November 22

    The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) invites community members to participate in a no-questions-asked Firearm Safety and Buyback Program on Sat... Read on...
  16. News Release CPD

    Charlottesville Police Identify Second Suspect in November 1st Shooting

    The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of November 1, 2025, in the 1100 ... Read on...
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  1. Charlottesville Police Arrest Local Man on Child Exploitation Charges

    On February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:49 a.m., detectives with the Charlottesville Police Department arrested Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, of Charlott... Read on...
  2. CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile, Syera Poindexter-Rose

    The Charlottesville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, 17-year-old Syera Poindexter-Rose. Read on...
  1. Charlottesville Police Department Responds to Threatening Social Media Comments Following Protest

    On February 9, 2026, at 2:44 p.m., the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) published the following message on its official social media platforms ... Read on...
  2. CPD Reports 51% Reduction in Gun-Related Incidents in 2025

    The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) today released its 2025 Snapshot, highlighting significant reductions in crime and notable progress in com... Read on...
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