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Posted on: September 27, 2023

CPD Seeks Information Regarding Market St. Park Stabbing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2023

CPD Seeks Information Regarding Market St. Park Stabbing

 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking information related to a recent stabbing that occurred...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Charlottesville Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Market St. Park Investigation

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2023

Charlottesville Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Market St. Park Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Thursday, September 28, Police Chief Michael Kochis will hold a press conference to announce the...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: September 20, 2023

CPD Opens Administrative Investigation Regarding Market St Park Incident

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 20, 2023

CPD Opens Administrative Investigation Regarding Market St Park Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - During the September 18th Charlottesville City Council meeting, members of the Charlottesville Police Department ...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: September 18, 2023

CPD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Community Police Academy

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2023

CPD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Community Police Academy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Community Police Academy, which provides experiential training on the daily operations and functions of CPD, will be ...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

CPD to Meet with Community Stakeholders to Discuss FLOCK Safety Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023

CPD to Meet with Community Stakeholders to Discuss FLOCK Safety Program

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - With the association between our stolen vehicles, shots fired calls, and homicides, CPD proposes to implement the ...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Aggravated Assault Suspects

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Aggravated Assault Suspects

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is seeking assistance in locating multiple suspects in relation to a past aggravated as...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Inactive Controlled Explosive Removed at Long St Construction Site

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August 11, 2023

Inactive Controlled Explosive Removed at Long St Construction Site

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – To protect the public safety of our citizens, CPD worked with local and federal partners to remove an inactive controlled...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: August 8, 2023

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

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August 8, 2023

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

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – "The Department of Justice’s Executive Committee for Project Safe Neighborhoods has unanimously approv...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: August 4, 2023

CPD Seeking Assistance Locate Missing Adult

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2023

CPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Adult

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing adult, Elanoch Taylor.

Elanoch Taylor was reported missing by her...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: July 19, 2023

CPD Charges UVA Community Credit Union Robber

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July 19, 2023

CPD Charges UVA Community Credit Union Robber

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As a result of the Bank Robbery on July 14, 2023 at the UVA Community Credit Union located at 1936 Arlington Blvd, the Charlottesville Police De...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: July 12, 2023

CPD to Hold National Night Out Celebration at IX Art Park

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July 12, 2023

CPD (Charlottesville Police Department) to Hold National Night Out Celebration at IX Art Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – CPD invites you to National Night Out at IX Art Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

CPD Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

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June 29, 2023

CPD (Charlottesville Police Department) Welcomes Largest and Most Diverse Recruit Class

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – CPD is sending its largest and most diverse group of recruits to the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justi...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 23, 2023

CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

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June 23, 2023

CPD Arrests Suspects in Two Separate Gun-related Cases

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On June 23, 2023, the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) made arrests connected to two separate, gun-related incidents.

On June 23, 2023 at a...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 16, 2023

CPD to Implement New Community-focused Initiatives

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June 16, 2023

CPD to Implement New Community-focused Initiatives

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is excited to announce two new initiatives focused on building trust and nurturing our relation...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 9, 2023

CPD Releases 2022 Annual Report

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June 9, 2023

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to present the 2022 Annual Report.

The goal of this report is to give the community a glimpse into CPD with crime statistics, and provide a snapshot of the work our ...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Second Suspect Charged in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

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June 7, 2023

Second Suspect Charged in Preston Ave Shots Fired Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville police have obtained warrants for a second suspect in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2023. Cha...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

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 ...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: May 9, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

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...

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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 12, 2022

**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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Charlottesville Police News
Posted on: June 3, 2022

**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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Charlottesville Police News