FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2025
Charlottesville Police Seize Narcotics, Firearm, and Cash in Prospect Ave Search Warrants
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - 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 illegal firearm possession in the 700 block of Prospect Ave in the Greenstone on 5th neighborhood.
As a result of these search warrants, approximately $3000 in cash, a revolver, and approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine were seized.
Marcus Laman Turner, a 41-year-old resident of Albemarle County, was taken into custody without incident at scene and charged with the following:
- 18.2-248 – Possession of Schedule I/II Substance W/ Intent To Sell
- 18.2-308.2 – Possession of Firearm By Non-Violent Felon
- 18.2-308.4 – Possession of Firearm While Possessing Schedule I/II Substance
Turner remains in custody at the Albemarle/Charlottesville Regional Jail. He is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Media Contact
Kyle Ervin
Public Safety Information Officer
City of Charlottesville
(434) 326-3043
ervinkl@charlottesville.gov