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Charlottesville Police Department

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Charlottesville Police Department

@cvillepolice

Official Twitter account for the Charlottesville Police Department. Account not monitored 24/7. Call 911 for an emergency or (434) 970-3280 for other questions.

Charlottesville, VA

charlottesville.gov/police

Joined January 2019

Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Mar 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: Juvenile Arrested in Connection to Online Threat Against Charlottesville High School. Chief Brackney will be holding a press conference at 1 p.m.
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Nov 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: CPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Social Media Threats Against UVA charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts.as…
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Mar 18, 2019
Hi! My name is Bono and I’m one of CPD’s new K-9’s in training! I’m still busy learning how to do my job, but wanted to take a few minutes and show you my official picture! I’m looking forward to serving the Charlottesville community! 🐶
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Oct 5, 2023
UPDATE: At approximately 12:11 p.m., James Robert Allen was taken into custody. Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) will be holding media availability with Chief Kochis at 1:30 p.m. to provide an update to the investigation in front of the CPD.
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Oct 5, 2023
News Release: Charlottesville Police Department Investigates Adbuction charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts.as…
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Feb 28, 2023
Notification: Officers in the area of Emmet St. near the Red Roof Inn are currently on the scene of an active violent incident involving a firearm. Please avoid the area. Expect a heavy police presence. Updates will be added to this post.
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Jun 28, 2019
Greetings, Twitter! My name is Brewster and I’m your newest explosives detection dog in training. I have a few weeks to go, but I’m doing great so far, and I get lots of belly rubs and treats in the process. I’m looking forward to serving the Charlottesville community! 🐶
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Apr 16, 2020
Today agencies from the city and county did a drive by parade for former @UVAPolice Ofc. Becky Campbell, who is battling a terminal illness. Thank you for your service, Becky, and know that we are with you during your battle! @CommEmerg @CvilleFireDept @ACPD_VA @AlbFireRescue
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Feb 28, 2023
Update: Charlottesville Police Department negotiators are currently negotiating with an armed individual who has fired several shots in the area. Please continue to avoid the area.
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Dec 4, 2020
The tree in our lobby has 267 ornaments, which honors the 267 officers killed in the line of duty this year while protecting the communities they serve. Thank you to Cpl. Hunt for decorating this tree to honor their memories.
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Jan 5, 2024
UPDATE: Officers have located the subject and diffused the situation. There is no threat to the public. Thank you for sharing this message in effort to keep our community safe.
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Jan 5, 2024
CPD is responding to an ongoing situation in the Belmont area. We received info related to a heavily armed adult white male walking through the area of Carlton Rd. Expect a heavy police presence and avoid travel to this area. Residents: shelter in place and await further info.
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Jan 31, 2020
TRAFFIC ALERT: A box truck is lodged underneath the 14th Street railroad bridge. Officers are on scene and detours are in place. Please follow officers’ direction and drive carefully.
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Dec 31, 2019
Today Sgt. Paul Best marked off duty for the final time. Sgt. Best is retiring after serving the Charlottesville Police Department for more than 25 years. Congratulations on your retirement!
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Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
May 30, 2019
Today Sgt. Bayles helped this little one out after it fell off of a wall behind a house. It was injured, so he called out friends at the @WCVtweets to come pick the baby up for treatment. Thank you for helping out baby fawn, Sgt. Bayles, and we hope it has a speedy recovery!
Charlottesville Police Department
@cvillepolice
Feb 28, 2023
250 bypass at Hydraulic Rd. will be closed for a period of time due to an officer-involved shooting. The suspect pointed a firearm at several officers. Officers engaged the suspect, striking him. The suspect is in critical condition and has been transported to UVA Medical Center
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