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    CPD Graduates Most Diverse Class in Department History

    Today, the largest and most diverse class in Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) history graduated from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy (CSCJTA). Read on...
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    CPD Arrests Albemarle County Man for Possession of Firearms

    On November 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Charlottesville Police Detectives in coordination with the Virginia State Police 3A Task Force were alerted to an individual in the 800 block of Hardy Drive who was armed with an AR-15 style rifle and handgun. Read on...
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    Charlottesville Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest of a Juvenile Suspect

    On October 30th, Charlottesville Police Officer, Trevis Wood, was attempting to serve an existing detention order that was issued on a juvenile. Read on...
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    CPD Makes Arrest in Market St Homicide Case

    On Oct 24, 2023 at approximately 8:15 a.m., Reginald Eugene Lindsay Jr. of Gordonsville was taken into custody for 2nd Degree Murder. Read on...
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    CPD to Close Streets Surrounding Market Street Park This Saturday Beginning at 10:30 p.m.

    Charlottesville Police Department will close the streets surrounding Market Street Park beginning at 10:30 pm this Saturday Read on...
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    Charlottesville Police Department Investigates Abduction: UPDATE 12:30 p.m.

    At approximately 12:11 p.m., James Robert Allen was taken into custody. Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) will be holding media availability with Chief Kochis at 1:30 p.m. to provide an update to the investigation in front of the CPD. Read on...
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    CPD Seeks Information Regarding Market St. Park Stabbing

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

    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...
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    CPD Opens Administrative Investigation Regarding Market St Park Incident

    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...
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    CPD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Community Police Academy

    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...
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    CPD to Meet with Community Stakeholders to Discuss FLOCK Safety Program

    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...
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    CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Aggravated Assault Suspects

    The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating multiple suspects in relation to a past aggravated assault incident. Read on...
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    Inactive Controlled Explosive Removed at Long St Construction Site

    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...
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    CPD Joins U.S. Attorney's Office and Law Enforcement Partners in Project Safe Neighborhoods

    "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...
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    CPD Seeking Assistance Locate Missing Adult

    The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing adult, Elanoch Taylor. Read on...
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    CPD Charges UVA Community Credit Union Robber

    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...
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    CPD to Hold National Night Out Celebration at IX Art Park

    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...
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    CPD Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

    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...
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    CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

    On June 23, 2023, the Charlottesville Police Department made arrests connected with two separate, gun-related incidents. Read on...
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    CPD to Implement New Community-focused Initiatives

    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...
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    CPD Releases 2022 Annual Report

    The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present its 2022 Annual Report. Read on...
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    Second Suspect Charged in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

    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...
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    Suspect Arrested in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

    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...
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    CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

    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...
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    Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in West Main St. Homicide Case

    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...
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    Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Grove St. Homicide Case

    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...
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    New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

    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...
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    CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

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

    The Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person in Charlottesville has been located safely. Read on...
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    **UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

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