In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, September 17th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In-Person Early Voting for the November 2021 General Election begins this Friday, September 17 and runs through Saturday, October 30.  

Early voting will take place in the Offic...

Community Input Needed For Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2021

The survey is being conducted by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is ...

Charlottesville appoints Hansel Aguilar as Executive Director of Police Civilian Review Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2021

Aguilar brings to the City considerable experience in the field of criminal justice and his appointment was endorsed by Charlottesville City Council on September 7, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Mana...

CFD's 9/11 Memorial Open to the Public this Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2021

CFD's 9/11 Memorial Open to the Public this Saturday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department's 9/11 Memorial at Fontaine Station 10 is Open to the Public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Charlott...

CFD Publishes Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department has published its FY21 Annual Report using ArcGIS Story Maps

The Charlottesville Fire Department has released its FY21 Annual Report using a web-based applicati...

Major James Mooney to continue as Assistant Chief of Charlottesville Police Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021

A national search will begin immediately for Charlottesville’s next Police Chief

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces that Assistant Police Chief James Mooney will manage t...

New Drop Off times and Drop Box for Neighborhood Development Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021

Starting the week of September 7, NDS Drop-off and Pick-up hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Neighborhood Development Services has new drop off hours. Be...

Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney’s employment contract has been terminated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2021

Major James Mooney to continue as Assistant Chief of Charlottesville Police Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces Police Chief RaShall Brackney’s employment contract has be...

Cville Plans Together: Project Updates and Next Steps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2021

The Comprehensive Plan project timeline updated; Public hearings scheduled for October and November 2021 before the Planning Commission and City Council. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Cville Plans Together announces up...

Mark Vincent Marsh pleads guilty to carjacking with a firearm and assault and battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Yesterday in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mark Vincent Marsh pleaded guilty to carjacking with a firearm and assault and battery. The plea stems from an incident that took place on January 10, 20...

City's Response to Virginia Police Benevolent Association Survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2021

City's Response to Virginia Police Benevolent Association Survey

Yesterday, the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, Central Virginia Chapter (“PBA”) announced to the press that it has performed a survey of its member...

Ragged Mountain Boat Storage Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2021

All boats currently being stored on site will need to be removed by Friday, September 17.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will begin enforcing the prohibition on storage of private boats at the Ragged M...

City Hires New Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassondra Baber as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Charlottesville...

Call for Volunteers: Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign

Calling for Community Volunteers

Help Charlottesville collect data on urban heat as part of the nationwide 2021 NIHHIS-CAPA Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign! 

How urban environments and neighborhoods are built affects the amount of heat absorbed ...

Felony Charges Certified to Grand Jury

Commonwealth v. Rahiem bolden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Rahiem Bolden appeared before a Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing the Commonwealth’s evidence,...

Charlottesville appoints James Freas as Director of Neighborhood Development Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2021

Freas has served most recently as Director of the Department of Community & Economic Development in the Town of Natick, Massachusetts.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces the appoi...

"Mobi on the Mall" Offers Convenient Vaccination Access on the Downtown Mall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2021

"Mobi on the Mall" Offers Convenient Access to Vaccinations on the Downtown Mall Every Monday Starting August 9.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in our area and the City of Charlottesville is working wit...

BRHD COVID-19 Town Hall on Thursday, August 5 at 1 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 3, 2021

BRHD COVID-19 Town Hall on Thursday, August 5 at 1 PM

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) and the City of Charlottesville Office of Communications will host a virtual COVID-19 Town Hall on Thursday, August 5 at 1 p.m. f...

Felony Charges Certified to Grand Jury

Commonwealth v. LENNY R. DORTCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Lenny R. Dortch appeared before a Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing the Commonwealth’s evidence, Judge ...

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In response to the continued impact that COVID-19 is having on businesses in the Charlottesville community, t...

New City Park to Officially Open with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

New City Park to Officially Open to the Public with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that a new park has been created in the 10th a...

City’s Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney named in Class of 2021 "Influential Women of Law"

City's DEPUTY COMMONWEALTH's attorney named in CLASS OF 2021 "influential women of law" 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that Areshini Pather, Deputy Commonwealth...

Mario Jarman Hodges sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges was sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. 

“Judge Richard E Moore sentenced Mario Jarman Hodges to 40 yea...

Murder Charge Certified to Grand Jury

Commonwealth v. Bryan Hatcher

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Bryan Hatcher appeared in person before a Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing the Commonwealth’s evidence, J...

Community Input Needed For Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2021

The survey is being conducted by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is ...

CFD's 9/11 Memorial Open to the Public this Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2021

CFD's 9/11 Memorial Open to the Public this Saturday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department's 9/11 Memorial at Fontaine Station 10 is Open to the Public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to ...

CFD Publishes Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department has published its FY21 Annual Report using ArcGIS Story Maps

The Charlottesville Fire Department has released its FY21 Annual Report using a web-based applicati...

CFD Uses AVL & GPS to Improve Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 31, 2021

CFD is using AVL & GPS on fire trucks and ambulances to reduce response time to the community.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department is using automatic vehicle location & GPS on fire trucks an...

CFD Saves Apartment from Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2021

An Attic Fire Raged in a Charlottesville Apartment Building; CFD Extinguishes Fire and Saves Building

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Firefighters from across the city were called to the 100 block of Carrollton Terrace in the Jeffer...

Second Victim Dies from Early Morning Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 21, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The early morning house fire claims the life of a second victim, one remains hospitalized.  

Updated Information

A second occupant of yesterday's early morning house fire on Cherry Ave has die...

House Fire Claims One Life, Two Others Hospitalized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 21, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - An early morning house fire claims the life of one occupant, two others are in critical condition.

Firefighters from across the city were called to the 1000 block of Cherry Ave in the early morning ho...

CFD Graduates Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Academy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021

CFD Graduates Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Academy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department announces the graduation of twenty-two firefighters, the most diverse academy in the organization's ...

Charlottesville appoints Dr. Hezedean Smith as Fire Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Smith starts as Chief on December 1 and has served most recently as an Assistant Chief for the Orlando Fire Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Acting City Manager John Blair announces the appointment of Dr. Hezedean A...

CPD Seeks Continued Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2021

UPDATED 9/15/2021 11:00 a.m.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the community's assistance locating Jaheim Saiquan Henson, a juvenile reported missing on August 23, 2021 who was las...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the community's assistance locating Jaheim Saiquan Henson, a juvenile reported missing on August 23, 2021 who was last seen in the 800 block of H...

CPD arrests Albemarle resident for altercation and shots fired on West Main St

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On September 11, 2021, a Charlottesville Police Officer witnessed a verbal disorder in the 1000 block of West Main Street.  As the officer approached to investigate, he observed one of ...

Arrest Made After Shooting at Boylan Heights Restaurant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 4, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At 00:31 AM this morning, Officers from the Charlottesville Police Department and University of Virginia Police Department responded to Boylan Heights Restaurant, 102 14th Street NW for ...

Major James Mooney to continue as Assistant Chief of Charlottesville Police Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021

A national search will begin immediately for Charlottesville’s next Police Chief

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces that Assistant Police Chief James Mooney will manage the Police ...

CPD Detectives Continue to Seek Information About Jay Shifflett Murder Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today marks the sixth anniversary of the murder of Jason Lee “Jay” Shifflett.  Jay was murdered in the early morning hours of September 3, 2015, during a home invasion robbery at his res...

CPD seeks information on whereabouts of Raymond Rashawne Carter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is currently seeking Raymond Rashawne Carter, a 37-year-old resident of Charlottesville. 

Carter is wanted on the following charges related to a shoo...

Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall Brackney’s employment contract has been terminated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2021

Major James Mooney to continue as Assistant Chief of Charlottesville Police Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces Police Chief RaShall Brackney’s employment contract has be...

Truck Collision Claims the Life of Construction Worker from Weyers Cave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2021

A Weyers Cave man died from a truck collision at a construction site in the 900 block of Druid Avenue in the City of Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On August 30, 2021, at 12:55 hours, Charlottesville Police Depart...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Entering Town from I64 and 5th Street Extended Being Rerouted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 1, 2021

Charlottesville, VA - Both northbound lanes of the 1100 block of 5th Street SW are currently shutdown due to a single vehicle crash.

City crews are working to remove debris and fluids to make the roadway safe for travel...

**CORRECTION** CPD Seeking Public's Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 30, 2021

CORRECTION: The juvenile's name is Hadaesha Mary Estella HaynesCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Had...

CPD Seeking Public's Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Hadeashia Mary Ellen Haynes was reported missing from the 100 block of Long...

Charlottesville Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department has arrested and charged 37-year-old David Lapides of the City of Charlottesville with the following:

1. Possession of Child Pornography (2 counts, Virginia Code 18....

CPD Investigating Shots Fired Incidents on Riverside Avenue and Hardy Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 28, 2021

On June 27, 2021, at 4:47 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department officers responded for shots fired in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings and a white sedan overturned ...

CPD Releases 2020 Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2020 Annual Report.

The goal of this report is to give the community a glimpse into CPD with crime statistics, and how our department strives to deliver &...

Search for Samuel Houchens Continues Three Years After Disappearance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 20, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating Samuel Lee Houchens, a Charlottesville resident who was reported missing three years ago today.

Houchens was la...

UPDATE: Mother and Children Reported Missing Safely Located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 3, 2021

UPDATE: June 3, 2021 (2:00 p.m.): The Charlottesville Police Department is relieved to report that Josette, Gia, and Tea Carter have been safely located.

CPD is extremely grateful to the thousands of concerned ind...

No Injuries Reported Following Friday Morning Shots Fired Incident on Elliewood Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2021

On May 28, 2021, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers of the Charlottesville Police Department responded to reports of heavy gunfire in the 100 block of Elliewood Avenue. 

At the time of the shooting, an officer w...

Charlottesville Police Department Welcomes Newest Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2021

Following their graduation from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy on Thursday, the Charlottesville Police Department is excited to welcome its newest officers.

Officers Heather Bradley and Brian Curry...

No Injuries Reported Following Thursday Morning Shots Fired Incident on Hardy Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 6, 2021

On May 6, 2021, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Charlottesville Police Department officers responded for the report of shots fired in the 800 block of Hardy Drive.

Upon their arrival, officers located approximately 12 bullet ca...

One Person Injured Following Shots Fired Incident on Prospect Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 5, 2021

On May 4, 2021, at 11:35 p.m., Charlottesville Police Officers heard gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Prospect Avenue and immediately responded. The firing continued, resulting in multiple calls into the Emergency C...

CPD Investigating 4 Weekend Shootings; 1 Person Shot as Gun Violence Continues in Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2021

On April 30, 2021, at 12:12 a.m. Charlottesville Police Officers responded to the 1900 block of Swanson Drive for gun shots and a female screaming for help.  The female was uninjured, and evidence recovered from th...

CPD Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of Convenience Store on Avon Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2021

On April 29, 2021, at 2142 hours, Charlottesville Police officers responded for an armed robbery at a convenience store in the 800 block of Avon Street.  

The suspect was armed with a handgun and was las...

Former Spa Employee Arrested, Faces Sexual Assault Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2021

On April 20, 2021, Charlottesville Police Detectives arrested Justin Kyle Sadacca, a 38-year-old resident of Charlottesville.  Sadacca is charged with the following:

• Object Sexual Penetration by Force, Virginia S...

UPDATE: Prospect Avenue Shooting Suspect Located, Taken Into Custody

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 15, 2021

Alexander Antonio Rogers has been located and taken into custody, where he is currently waiting extradition to Virginia.

Anyone with information related to open cases should contact the Charlottesville Police Department a...

Charlottesville Police Department Calls for Community Support Amid Escalation in Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department responded to a large volume of calls over the Easter weekend involving a violent fight and numerous shots fired incidents. In one of those incidents, stray bullets sent a resident to ...

CPD Debuts New User-Friendly Processes for Submitting Complaints

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to debut several user-friendly processes for submitting complaints to the Office of Professional Standards.

A fillable PDF-version of the Citizen Complaint Form has been add...

CPD Investigating Numerous Cases of Shots Fired

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2021

On March 26, 2021, at 10:45 p.m., Charlottesville Police officers responded to the area of Friendship Court Apartments for multiple shots fired.  

A vehicle of unknown make and model was reportedly seen fleeing t...

CPD Releases Full BWC Related to LaQuinn Gilmore Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2021

Today, Chief RaShall Brackney hosted a press conference regarding two major internal affairs cases involving two former Charlottesville Police Department officers.

CPD publicly released body-worn camera footage related to...

Bullet Narrowly Misses Sleeping Child During Shots Fired Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2021

At 7:00 a.m. on March 13, 2021, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a disorder with shots fired in the 800 block of Hardy Drive.  A randomly fired bullet traveled two blocks and struck a house in the 80...

UPDATE: Missing Elderly Woman Located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2021

U.S. 250 Bypass Crash Claims the Life of Albemarle County Man

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 14, 2021

On January 13, 2021, at 18:02 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment in the 800 block of the U.S. 250 Bypass near the Locust Avenue interchange.

Officers arr...

UPDATE: CPD Announces Arrests of Three Georgia Men Related to Emmet Street Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2021

The Charlottesville Police Department has charged three Georgia residents in relation to the shooting that occurred yesterday, January 4, 2021, in the 1900 block of Emmet Street.

Zavien L. Goines, a 19-year-old resident ...

Louisa County Man Dead Following Homicide on South First Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 27, 2020

On December 27, 2020, at 0057 hours, the Charlottesville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 900 block of South First Street.  When officers arrived, they located an unresponsive male ...

Arrest Made in Madison Avenue Rape Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 24, 2020

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Charlottesville Police detectives charged Lenny Riccardo Dortch, a 41-year-old resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, with the following offenses in connection to an abduction and rape that...

UPDATE: Detectives Seek Video Footage, Witnesses Related to Madison Avenue Rape Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate a rape in which a woman was abducted and raped at gunpoint in the 700 block of Madison Avenue around 10:15 p.m. on December 17, 2020.

Specifically, CPD is ...

SCAM ALERT: Callers Posing as CPD Officers, CSO Deputies About "Urgent Legal Matter"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department and Charlottesville Sheriff’s Office are warning the public about a potential phone scam.

The sheriff’s office has received phone calls from residents claiming ...

Charlottesville Man Arrested Following Incident on Garrett Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2020

On December 15, 2020, at approximately 0909 hours, officers responded to the 400 block of Garrett Street after receiving a call for a wanted person in the area.  On scene, officers encountered Tayveon Laric B...

CPD Welcomes Three New Officers Following Academy Graduation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to welcome three new officers who have just graduated from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy’s 142^nd Basic Law Enforcement class.

Office...

CPD Announces Press Conference Related to Rugby Road Internal Affairs Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 9, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is announcing a press conference in response to the conclusion of the Internal Affairs investigation stemming from an alleged racial profiling incident on Rugby Road, which occurre...

Victim Transported to Hospital Following Shooting on Ridge Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 6, 2020

 On December 6, 2020, at 0116 hours, Charlottesville Police officers responded to the 500 block of Ridge Street after multiple calls were received by ECC for a large number of gunshots being fired in the area....

CPD Announces Hiring of New 4th Amendment Investigative Analyst

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 2, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Fourth Amendment Investigative Analyst, Larry Jacobs, who will start on December 7, 2020.

A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Mr. Jacobs is a reti...

Charlottesville Woman Dead Following Shooting on McIntire Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 29, 2020

UPDATE: Tajuan Allen, the suspect wanted in connection the murder of DreShawn McDonald, has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 28, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is invest...

CPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding Dashad "Sage" Smith Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department continues to ask for the public’s assistance regarding the disappearance and homicide of 19-year-old Dashad “Sage” Smith, who vanished eight years ag...

CPD Partners With NHTSA for Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 16, 2020

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, the Charlottesville Police Department is reminding all drivers of the importance of seat belt use. 

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign...

Suspect Arrested Following Homicide on Orangedale Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 15, 2020

On November 14, 2020, at approximately 2111 hours, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Orangedale Avenue for the report of a single gunshot heard in the area.  When they arrived, off...

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to South First Street Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 29, 2020

Tajuan Allen, the suspect wanted in connection the murder of DreShawn McDonald, has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 6, 2020

On November 5, 2020, at approximately 2137 hours, Charlo...

SCAM ALERT: Callers Posing as Police Officers, Demand Money for Missing Court Date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2020

The City of Charlottesville Police Department and Sheriff’s Office are warning citizens of a phone scam involving callers posing as Charlottesville police officers and/or detectives.

Both agencies have receive...

CPD Launches Annual Winter Wool Campaign to Benefit Toy Lift Charities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is once again launching its annual Winter Wool Campaign, with the hope of assisting families directly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

From November 1, 2020, to March 1, 2...

CPD Annouces New Assistant Chief of Police, Captain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of two employees to the positions of Assistant Chief of Police and Captain.

Effective Thursday, October 15, 2020, Captain James Mooney will be ...

UPDATE: CPD Identifies Victims of 5th Street Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified two individuals killed in Saturday’s single-vehicle accident on 5^th Street SW.  

Devin Jaron Stinnie, a 28-year-old resident of Charlottesville, an...

Call for Volunteers: Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign

Calling for Community Volunteers

Help Charlottesville collect data on urban heat as part of the nationwide 2021 NIHHIS-CAPA Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign! 

How urban environments and neighborhoods are built affects the amount of heat absorbed ...

Equity in Climate Action: A Community Discussion

The City of Charlottesville has committed to including Equity as part of its Climate Action Plan and has partnered with the University of Virginia’s Institute for Engagement & Negotiation (IEN) to conduct this important conversation on equity for the ...

Climate Action Plan Process Update to City Council

Two items related to Climate Action are on the City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, January 19th:  an update on the climate action plan development process and a resolution in support of a proposed House Bill 1965 (HB 1965) regarding No/Low E...

Announcing: Community Workshop - Dec 14 and Dec 15

The City of Charlottesville has committed to developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals of 45% by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The structure for the CAP will borrow from a strategic plan framework in ...

Climate Action Plan Process Briefing at City Council Meeting

The October 19th City Council meeting included a briefing on the upcoming Climate Action Plan development process for community engagement. 

Learn More:

Council Meeting Agenda Memo - Climate Action Plan Process Briefing

Council Meeting Agendas, Minu...

Charlottesville Adopted New GHG Reduction Goals

On July 1, 2019, City of Charlottesville's City Council adopted new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals informed by community input and the challenge posed by climate change, including the recent IPCC report. The new goals aim to achieve a 45% reduction ...

Draft GHG Goals Open for Public Comment

At City Council's May 6, 2019 meeting, a compilation of community comments and input were presented along with draft greenhouse gas reduction goals. Community input was used to inform support for this level of commitment and to begin informing direction t...

Charlottesville Recommits to Climate Action

City Council passed a resolution on June 19, 2017 as its "Response to the Announced US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement". The resolution indicates continued commitment on behalf of Charlottesville to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...

Mark Vincent Marsh pleads guilty to carjacking with a firearm and assault and battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Yesterday in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mark Vincent Marsh pleaded guilty to carjacking with a firearm and assault and battery. The plea stems from an incident that took place on January 10, 20...

City Hires New Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania is pleased to announce the hiring of Cassondra Baber as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Charlottesville.Platania said, “Ms....

Mario Jarman Hodges sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges was sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. 

“Judge Richard E Moore sentenced Mario Jarman Hodges...

Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to Raise Awareness for Uptick in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2021

Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to Raise Awareness for Uptick in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – For the past year, due to the pandemic, most children have not been in the presence of teachers, socia...

Cville Plans Together: Project Updates and Next Steps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2021

The Comprehensive Plan project timeline updated; Public hearings scheduled for October and November 2021 before the Planning Commission and City Council. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Cville Plans Together announces up...

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

Recovery Grant to Continue Assistance for City Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In response to the continued impact that COVID-19 is having on businesses in the Charlottesville community, t...

New Drop Off times and Drop Box for Neighborhood Development Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2021

Starting the week of September 7, NDS Drop-off and Pick-up hours will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Neighborhood Development Services has new drop off hours. Be...

Cville Plans Together: Project Updates and Next Steps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 25, 2021

The Comprehensive Plan project timeline updated; Public hearings scheduled for October and November 2021 before the Planning Commission and City Council. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Cville Plans Together announces up...

Ragged Mountain Boat Storage Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2021

All boats currently being stored on site will need to be removed by Friday, September 17.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will begin enforcing the prohibition on storage of private boats at the Ragged M...

New City Park to Officially Open with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 6, 2021

New City Park to Officially Open to the Public with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that a new park has been created in the 10th a...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 1st

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 1, 2021. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

Sidewalk Closures Update

The City has updated our list of sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours. Please visit the Traffic Advisory and Sidewalk Closures page for the most current information. 

Receiving this alert via email? Our website now allows you to adjust your pr...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2nd

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 2, 2020. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

Register for E-Waste Collection - Spots are Limited!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2020

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is holding an electronic waste collection day on Saturday, October 10. 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Registration is now open for the...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closure on Emmet St near Ivy Rd, Sept. 20-Oct. 1

There will be a closure of the northbound lane of Emmet St between Ivy Rd and Massie Rd on weekdays (24 hours a day) from Sep. 20 to Oct. 1. Northbound traffic will be detoured to Massie Rd and Copeley Rd. As a result, the turn lane from Ivy Rd to northbo...

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY** From 9/13–9/17: 9th/Avon Lane Closures • Temporary Parking Lot Open

To facilitate continued utility relocation activities and accommodate future traffic shifts, 9th/Avon Street will be reduced to two lanes to remove the concrete median and install a movable jersey wall barrier beginning weekdays starting at 8:30 a.m. on M...

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY** From 9/7–9/10: 9th/Avon Lane Closures • Flagging on Graves • Mont. Rd. Closure

To facilitate continued utility relocation activities and accommodate future traffic shifts, 9th/Avon Street will be reduced to two lanes to remove the concrete median and install a movable jersey wall barrier beginning weekdays starting at 8:30 a.m. on T...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Week of Aug. 23–27: Portion of 9th/Avon St. reduced to two lanes

To facilitate continued utility relocation activities and accommodate future traffic shifts, 9th/Avon Street will be reduced to two lanes to remove the concrete median and install a movable jersey wall barrier beginning weekdays starting at 8:30 a.m. on W...

STOP CLOSURE: Rio Hill Shopping Center

Starting October 3, 2021, per the request of the property owner, CAT will no longer serve Rio Hill Shopping Center.  

As a result, Route 5 going from Walmart to Fashion Square Mall will utilize Berkmar Drive to get to Rio Rd.  Stop #17367...

UVA Football DETOUR | Sept. 4, 11, 24

routes affected: 

dates:

• UVA vs. W&M | September 4 @ 7:30 PM

• UVA vs. Illinois | September 11 @ 11:00 AM

• UVA vs. Wake Forest | September 24 @ 7:00 PM

time: 2 hours pre-game, 2 hours post-game, *service ends at 9PM

what: uva football

where: the Trolle...

CAT Trolley Returns to McCormick Road Route

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2021

CAT's FREE Trolley will resume route to McCormick Road, once again providing service to University of Virginia Grounds.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Effective Monday, August 30, 2021, the FREE Trolley will return to it...

CAT Route 9 to Receive Improved Peak Frequency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021

In response to an increase in ridership demand, additional service will be added to Charlottesville Area Transit's Route 9

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In response to an increase in ridership demand, additional service will be ...

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, September 17th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In-Person Early Voting for the November 2021 General Election begins this Friday, September 17 and runs through Saturday, October 30.  

Early voting will take place in the Offic...