Defense Seeks Venue Change in Swiney Sex Crime Trial
The court evaluates a request to move the trial for Michael Swiney, who faces seven felony sex crime charges.
Charlottesville Crime News
Crime in Charlottesville runs on investigations, justice system updates, public safety efforts and law enforcement policy, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the city and the surrounding areas.
Violence
Charlottesville Police Investigate Shooting on 5th Street
A person is hospitalized following a shooting incident involving two individuals at a local restaurant.
Law Enforcement
Charlottesville Police Seek Information on School Incident
Authorities are looking to identify an individual who followed children near Summit Elementary School.
Sex Crimes
Albemarle Court Drops Charges Against Jahmal Edrine
The court granted a nolle prosequi motion after prosecutors sought more time to investigate out-of-state evidence.
Crime — General
Live Poll
Should co-defendants who worked together on an alleged crime be required to stand trial together?
Judge Reviews Motions in Kidnapping Case
Chief District Judge Elizabeth Dillon evaluates evidentiary and trial procedure motions in the federal kidnapping case.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Should repeat DUI offenders face stricter mandatory sentencing in your area?
Defendant Denied Bail After Failed Breath Test Sabotage
A woman allegedly consumed toilet water to skew a blood alcohol test following her arrest in July.
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Day to day, that means police department policy changes, court proceedings, safety incidents and investigative updates. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Cases in the justice system often see different timelines for resolution depending on the volume of current litigation. Public safety reports frequently shift according to seasonal changes in activity and traffic patterns.