Charlottesville
CRIME & SAFETY
Police investigating two shots fired incidents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a pair of shots fired incidents that occurred within a few hours of each other. According to police, officers responded to the intersection of Booker Street and Charlton Avenue around 10:35 p.m. Monday. A person called in stating that...
Man Wanted in Multiple Counties Hits Charlottesville Police Car During Pursuit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville police are looking for Daquan Devante Sims, who is wanted for a felony hit and run involving a police vehicle on June 27, 2024. Sim is also wanted in Rockingham County for violating parole and in Greene County for assault. Police say...
Virginia man faces charges for embezzling over $200,000 from employer
Charlottesville, Virginia – A federal grand jury in Charlottesville has charged Vernon Fisher, a 66-year-old man from Shenandoah, Virginia, with multiple counts of wire fraud. The indictment accuses Fisher of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to divert over $200,000 from his former employer for personal use. According to the indictment,...
Kochis reports promising crime stats at City Council meeting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Gun violence is down in the City of Charlottesville compared to this time last year, according to Police Chief Michael Kochis. He shared some statistics during Monday night's City Council meeting. Part I crimes, which are the most serious crimes such as robbery, aggravated assault and homicides, are down 5% compared to last year.
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