FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2025

Charlottesville Police Respond to Burglary in Progress

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On July 11, 2025 at 10:51AM, CPD officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 1500 block of Short 18th Street. 

Officers quickly arrived and spoke with the victim. The victim informed them that a known male had entered the residence without permission. The victim was able to exit the residence, while the suspect remained inside. Officers then established a perimeter around the residence. Through further investigation, the suspect was identified as 35-year-old Charlottesville resident, Marco Antonio Berberena-Perez. Berberena-Perez was the suspect in a previous altercation at the same address on October 28, 2024, and had multiple outstanding warrants related to that incident including:

• Attempted Malicious Wounding
• Domestic Assault
• Brandishing

Additional officers were called to the scene while attempts at contact with the suspect were made. At 1:20 p.m., Berberena-Perez surrendered to officers without incident. 

While this incident required heavy police presence in the area, there is no ongoing threat to the public; additional charges are pending.

Media Contact
Kyle Ervin
Public Safety Information Officer
City of Charlottesville
(434) 326-3043
ervinkl@charlottesville.gov