CPD Chief Michael Kochis on the Free Bridge Encampment clearing and more

City Police Chief Michael Kochis discussed the plan for the clearing of the Free Bridge homeless encampment, the apprehension of a violent suspect and more.

By Jay James August 20, 2026 9:10 am

Mike Kochis 6/16/25 at City Council — Cville Right Now

City Police Chief Michael Kochis discussed the plan for the clearing of the Free Bridge homeless encampment, the apprehension of a violent suspect and more.

Politics

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Winsome Earle-Sears isn’t finished on the campaign trail

Despite a lopsided loss last November, the former Republican nominee for Governor is traveling around Virginia urging voters to reject two of the proposed Constitutional amendments on the ballot.

news

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Virginia incumbents Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. John McGuire not interested in debates

In attendance for the opening of an expansion the National Ground Intelligence Center’s Nicholson building, Warner and McGuire shared their outlooks for the campaign trail, and contrasting views on the Iran War.

Charlottesville City

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CPD makes arrest in Saturday’s Downtown Mall shooting

Kejuan Augustus Anthony, 18, was arrested in the city Friday and charged with attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Surrounding Counties

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Warner, McGuire in attendance for landmark National Ground Intelligence Center expansion

The Ruckersville facility, in operation for 25 years, received much needed space and enhanced technological capabilities to help with intelligence gathering.

Sports

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Barber: Pushed by WVU, Virginia has no response in Duke’s Mayo Classic loss

Back in Charlotte for the first time since last year’s ACC title game, UVA couldn’t muster any fourth quarter magic and fell 38-27 to the Mountaineers.