FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2025

Alexander Turner Jr. Sentenced to 19 Years

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Yesterday, in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Judge Claude V. Worrell sentenced Alexander Turner Jr. to 19 years in prison for eluding police, possession of firearm ammunition by a previously convicted felon, leaving the scene of an accident and a probation violation from a previous attempted robbery. A portion of the 19-year sentence was suspended but Mr. Turner must serve an active prison sentence of three years and eight months. After serving his active prison sentence, Mr. Turner will be returned to supervised probation for a term of two years and will be placed on 10 years of good behavior. 

Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania reiterated that “the Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Charlottesville Police Department, will continue to prioritize the prosecution of violent offenders.”  This case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Nina-Alice Antony.

Media Contact:
Joe Platania
Commonwealth's Attorney
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3179
platania@charlottesville.gov