April 9, 2024, News Release

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at approximately 11 am, Albemarle County’s Human Services Alternative Response Team (HART) responded to a wooded area near the 700 block of Belvedere Boulevard for a report of trespassing. HART consists of a representative from the Albemarle County Police Department, Albemarle County Fire Rescue, and the Department of Social Services, and responds to calls for service that are behavioral health and/or substance use related.

Upon arrival, HART located an individual in distress at this location. Team members attempted to speak with the individual who showed a need for mental health services. An emergency custody order (ECO) was obtained based on the behavior HART observed. Additional units from ACPD and ACFR responded to assist in taking the individual to be evaluated for mental health services. The individual was taken into custody at approximately 4:30 pm.

This is being considered an isolated incident with no further threat to the public.