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Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

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March 29, 2023

Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, members of the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (comprised of the Virginia State Police, Alb...

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect Linked to Elliewood Avenue Case

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March 20, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Investigates Homicide Near Elliewood Avenue (Original Release, March 18, 2023)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Saturday, March 18, 2023 at approximately 5:31 a.m., the ...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

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March 15, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Quiniya Mikia Best.

 ...

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

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March 9, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 19-year-old Charlottesville resident, Raymaqu'a Antonio Nicholas, for ...

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

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March 5, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On March 4, 2023, at 2:05 p.m., CPD officers responded to a shooting at Sunshine Supermarket, located on 827 Cherry Ave.

Upon arrival, officer...

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

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February 28, 2023

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February, 28, 2023 at approximately 10:05 a.m., an Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) detective spotted a wanted i...

Charlottesville Police Department Investigates Its Third Homicide This Year

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February 23, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department Investigates Its Third Homicide This Year

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at approximately 3:41 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) and Fire an...

Shots Fired Report Update 2/10/2023: Harris St.

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February 8, 2023

Shots Fired Report: Harris St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February 8, 2023, at approximately 12:24 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to a disorder call at Wicked Hits located on 930 Harris Street.

T...

Suspect Arrested in Grove St. Homicide Case

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February 3, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Grove St. Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 38-year-old Charlottesville resident, Tadashi Demetrius Keys, for the January ...

Shots Fired Report: Grove St.

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January 29, 2023

Shots Fired Report: Grove St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 1100 block of Grove Street for a shots fired report.

Upon ar...

Joint Release: Charlottesville Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Events in Memphis

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January 27, 2023

Joint Release: Charlottesville Law Enforcement Agencies Respond to Events in Memphis

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – We are profoundly saddened by the actions that led to the untimely, senseless, and brutal death of Tyre Nichols ...

CPD Response to Impending Video Release

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January 27, 2023

CPD Response to Impending Video Release

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) has been briefed by law enforcement partners regarding five officers who have been fired and charged in...

CPD Responds to Multiple Shootings This Week

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January 25, 2023

CPD Responds to Multiple Shootings This Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Over the past few days, Charlottesville has incurred two shootings, both of which are currently under investigation. The Charlottesville Polic...

Bicyclist Struck in Crash on Ivy Road | UPDATE 1/20/2023

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January 13, 2022

Bicyclist Struck in Crash on Ivy Road Thursday Night

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. o...

Missing Persons Report: Update 1/17/2022

Missing Persons Report: 12/27/2022

The Charlottesville Police Department is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult, John Milton Harris III. Mr. Harris is a 60-year-old white male, 5 foot 8 inches tall with a medium buil...

Shots Fired Report: Monticello Rd.

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January 8, 2022

Shots Fired Report: Monticello Rd.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On January 8th at approximately 1:40 p.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 400 block of Monticello Rd. for a reported shooting.

Once on l...

Shots Fired Report: North Berkshire Rd.

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December 19, 2022

Shots Fired Report: North Berkshire Rd.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On December 19th at approximately 5:45 p.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 2300 block of North Berkshire Rd. for a reported shooting.

One ...

Shots Fired Report: 14th St. NW

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December 18, 2022

Shots Fired Report: 14th St. NW

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On December 18th at approximately 2:20 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 100 block of 14th St. NW for a shots fired report.

One male v...

Shots Fired Report 12/5/2022: West Main St.

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December 5, 2022

Shots Fired Report: 12/5/2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On December 3rd at approximately 7:45 p.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 800 block of West Main St. for a shots fired report.

The individual was tra...

Public Service Announcement: Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Public Service Announcement

December 1, 2022

Public Service Announcement: Holiday Safety Tips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As the holiday season approaches, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) would like to share some important safety tips...

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Walker Upper Elementary

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November 15, 2022

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Walker Upper Elementary School

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At approximately 10:48 a.m., Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of a possible active shooter on Wal...

CPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Social Media Threats Against UVA

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November 14, 2022

CPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Social Media Threats Against UVA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 14th, 2022, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD), while working in...

Driver Arrested in East High St. Hit & Run Case

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November 7, 2022

Driver Arrested in East High St. Hit & Run Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – A male suspect has been charged and arrested in connection to a Hit & Run case involving a bicyclist.

On Tuesday, October 18^th, 2022...

Shots Fired Report 10/24/2022: West Main St.

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October 24, 2022

Shots Fired Report 10/23/2022: West Main St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 23rd at approximately 1:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 200 block of West Main St. for a shots fired report.

Upon ar...

Larceny Report: 10/25/2022

Larceny Report: 10/25/2022

The suspect displayed in the photos below was spotted on October 25, 2022, at approximately 12:04 a.m. removing a “Welcome Jewish Students” banner from a building located on the 2000 block of Lewis Mountain Rd.

The suspect was las...

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Buford Middle School

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October 20, 2022

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Buford Middle School

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At approximately 12:40 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of a possible active shooter on Buford Middle ...

CPD Shots Fired Report 10/16/22: Hardy Dr.

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October 16, 2022

CPD Shots Fired Report 10/16/22: Hardy Dr.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 16th at approximately 2:39 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 800 block of Hardy Dr. for multiple reports of shot...

CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident

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October 15, 2022

CPD Provides Information on Shooting Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 15th at approximately 5:15 PM a CPD Officer heard gunshots in the area of the Omni Hotel parking lot in Downtown Charlottesville.

O...

Shots Fired Report Near Anderson St

Shots Fired Report Near Anderson St

On 9/28/22 at approximately 2:40PM, Charlottesville Police officers responded to a shots fired report at the 900th block of Anderson St. 

The incident involved 2 male victims, both appearing to be in stable condi...

Missing Persons Report: 12/27/2022

Missing Persons Report: 12/27/2022

The Charlottesville Police Department is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult, John Milton Harris III. Mr. Harris is a 60-year-old white male, 5 foot 8 inches tall with a medium buil...

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Charlottesville High School

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September 19, 2022

CPD Responds to False Report Regarding Charlottesville High School

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At approximately 1:19 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of a possible active shooter on Charlo...

CPD Investigating Homicide Near 3rd St

CPD Investigating Homicide Near 3rd St

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred around 3:00 a.m. on 9/17/2022 near the 300 Block of 3rd Street NE.  

If you have any information regar...

CPD Responds to Incident at Intersections Surrounding Elliott Avenue

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September 15, 2022

CPD Responds to Incident at Intersections Surrounding Elliott Avenue

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - CPD is currently investigating a death and multiple vehicle collisions at intersections surrounding Elliott Avenue.

Due to the ...

Shots Fired Report: 9/10/2022

Shots Fired Report: 9/10/2022

On 9/10/22 at approximately 6:40PM, Charlottesville Police officers responded to a shots fired report at the 300th block of East Main Street on the downtown mall. 

No injuries or property damage were reported. The case...

CPD to Modify Police Response to Citizen Reports

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September 7, 2022

CPD to Modify Police Response to Citizen Reports

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Due to staffing shortages, CPD will make adjustments to its citizen report-response protocol.

Due to the continued staffing shortages within the Cha...

CPD Responds to Incident at Charlottesville High School

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September 1, 2022

CPD Responds to Incident at Charlottesville High School

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At approximately 2:00, Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of a possible firearm on Charlottesville High School (C...

CPD Investigating Burglary at Onesty Pool in Charlottesville

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July 8, 2022

CPD Investigating Burglary at Onesty Pool in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is currently investigating a Burglary that occurred on July 1, 2022, at approximately 4:50 a.m. at the...

**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person Has Been Located Safely

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June 12, 2022

**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person in Charlottesville Has Been Located Safely

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person has been located safely.

[original release below]

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**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

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June 10, 2022

**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

UPDATE 6/10/22: Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe.

[origi...

CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident

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April 28, 2022

CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on April 25, 2022 in the 400 block of He...

CPD Releases 2021 Annual Report

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April 21, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report.

The report provides important statistical data, as well as a glimpse of our departments activities through...

UPDATE (4/20/22): Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

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April 20, 2022

UPDATE - 4/20/22: Regan Elizabeth Kale, who was previously reported missing, came into contact with Law Enforcement last night (4/19/22) and was safe.

[original release below]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Poli...

CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2022

CPD Provides Update for Recent Shootings

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides the following information regarding two recent shooting incidents in the City.

On March 19, 2022 the Charlottesvi...

CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2022

CPD Provides Information in Shooting Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department provides information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on the morning of March 29th.

At approximately 12:4...

CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2022

CPD Seeking Information in Shooting Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - [UPDATE 3/21/22 AT 3:30PM] - The investigation into the shooting incident that occurred this weekend in the parking lot of the Fry Springs Beach ...