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Suspect Arrested in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

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May 30, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – 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.

Kier was ...

CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

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May 28, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 27 at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 766 Prospect Ave.

Upon arrival, officers located a 16...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in West Main St. Homicide Case

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October 24, 2022

Shots Fired Report 10/23/2022: West Main St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 23rd at approximately 1:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 200 block of West Main St. for a shots fired report.

Upon ar...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Grove St. Homicide Case

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February 3, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Grove St. Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 38-year-old Charlottesville resident, Tadashi Demetrius Keyes, for the January...

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

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May 23, 2023

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The continuing investigation into the March 4, 2023 homicide of Justice Kilel at the Sunshine Mini Mart located in the City of Charlot...

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

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May 9, 2023

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 9, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Charlottesville police responded to a credible threat at Buford Middle School.

Furt...

CPD Arrests Wanted Fugitive in Relation to Shooting Investigation

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May 3, 2023

CPD Arrests Wanted Fugitive in Relation to Shooting Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 3, 2023, With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration and members of the Jefferso...

CPD Responds to Stabbing at Dairy Market

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April 28, 2023

CPD Responds to Stabbing at Dairy Market

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On April 28, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to a stabbing at the Dairy Market located on 946 Grady Ave.

Upon arriv...

Suspect Arrested in Harris Street (Wicked Hits) Shooting Case

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April 11, 2023

Shots Fired Report: Harris St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February 8, 2023, at approximately 12:24 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to a disorder call at Wicked Hits located on 930 Harris Street.

The call quic...

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

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April 7, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Friday, April 7, 2023 at approximately 4:12 a.m., Charlottesville police officers received a call for bre...

Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

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March 29, 2023

Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, members of the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (comprised of the Virginia State Police, Alb...

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

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March 9, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 19-year-old Charlottesville resident, Raymaqu'a Antonio Nicholas, for ...

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

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March 5, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On March 4, 2023, at 2:05 p.m., CPD officers responded to a shooting at Sunshine Supermarket, located on 827 Cherry Ave.

Upon arrival, officer...

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

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February 28, 2023

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February, 28, 2023 at approximately 10:05 a.m., an Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) detective spotted a wanted i...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

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March 15, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Quiniya Mikia Best.

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

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June 12, 2022

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

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person has been located safely.

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**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

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June 10, 2022

**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

UPDATE 6/10/22: Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe.

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