January 3, 2024, News Release

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at approximately 6 am the Albemarle County Police Department responded to the 4100 block of Blenheim Road for a reported abduction.

During the investigation, it was determined that 25-year-old Dillon S. Matney of Albemarle County, Va., brandished a firearm and forced a female victim out of her residence before fleeing the area.

After an extensive search, the female victim was safely located in Albemarle County. Matney was taken into custody without incident and was charged with the following:

  • 18.2-47: Felony abduction
  • 18.2-53.1: Use or display of a firearm in committing a felony
  • 18.2-308.2: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Matney is currently being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Weethee with the Albemarle County Criminal Investigations Division at 434-296-5807 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000. Callers may remain anonymous.