CRIME & SAFETY
Aggravated assault incidents reported in several locations
The Charlottesville Police Department received several reports of an individual firing BB-style projectiles Tuesday evening. The incidents occurred both in the vicinity of 1000 West Main Street and at the intersection of Stadium Road and Shamrock Road. According to a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety, an individual reported being struck by a projectile, sustaining minor injuries.
Prosecutors drop drug charge against woman arrested at big drug raid
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) – A drug charge against a woman arrested after a drug raid in February has been dropped. The raid blocked off Charlton Ave on Feb. 27. A State Police headed task force raided a home for drugs and guns. They arrested 55-year-old Shena Bowers for...
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