Crime

A Charlottesville federal judge has sentenced former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins to 10 years in federal prison for accepting more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointing numerous northern Virginia businessmen as auxiliary deputies.

The University of Virginia has released two redacted external review reports related to the November 13, 2022, shooting that killed football players Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D’Sean Perry, and injured football player Mike Hollins and track team student manager Marlee Morgan.

Charlottesville Police is asking the public’s help identifying and arresting a suspect in a Thursday, March 13 robbery of a victim around 3:40 that morning in the 700 block of Cherry Avenue.

The Charlottesville Police Department is alerting the public to a rise in scam calls involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers and demanding payment for alleged missed court appearances.

Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a March 13 robbery in the 700 block of Cherry Avenue.

Albemarle Police have released a mainly encouraging annual report showing major crimes and fatal traffic crashes down in the county in 2024.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Albemarle County residents found inside their home with gunshot wounds.

The victim of a reported assault earlier this month near 4th Street NW and Preston Avenue has died, according to an updated release from the Charlottesville Police Department.

A 33-year old resident of both Ruckersville and Madison County is in custody after downloading images involving juveniles described as sexual in nature. 

Charlottesville Police are investigating shots fired Sunday night in the 600 block of 7th St NW.