Crime

A search warrant executed by the 3A Regional Drug and Gang Task Force on Tuesday led to six arrests in the 1600 block of Old Brook Road in Albemarle County. The operation involved schedule II narcotics seizures and resulted in charges for drug and firearm offenses, as well as outstanding shoplifting warrants.

Tyler Timothy Gregory, 25, was taken into custody on Wednesday in Scottsville. Gregory faces charges in North Carolina, including 1st Degree Statutory Sexual Offense, 1st Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and 2nd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

The NCAA has announced its latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data for student-athletes, covering the 2014-15 to 2017-18 freshman cohorts. The University of Virginia (UVA) achieved a 96 percent GSR, matching its highest rate ever for the second consecutive year.  UVA is ahead of the national GSR average of 91 percent. 

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley cannot comment, but confirms UVA football players’ murder suspect Chistopher Jones has pleaded guilty to murder.

Shots fired Tuesday night in an area a search warrant was executed last week in the 800 block of Hardy Drive

Albemarle County Police are asking for help finding 17-year-old Miley Anna Duncan-Medico, who hasn’t been seen since Monday.

Another search warrant executed in Albemarle County.

Virginia State Police are investigating the death of an adult male in the Scottsville area of Fluvanna County.

Albemarle County Police have charged two 18-year old Charlottesville men in connection with shots fired in broad daylight October 7 in the 2300 block of Peyton Drive which they say is gang-related. 

Linda Jean Eckert faces multiple charges after a reported protective order violation and a high-speed pursuit, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.