Albemarle County Police Department

Official account of the Albemarle County Police Department. Account not monitored 24/7. Call or text 9-1-1 to report an emergency. Non-emergencies 434-977-9041.

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** Traffic Alert **

All lanes on Proffit Road at Glen Echo Farm are closed due to a motor vehicle crash that caused downed power lines. Extended closure likely. Please use an alternate route and avoid the area if possible.

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Please see more information on today’s incident from the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office: https://t.co/EXFJYZUmxw

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** Community Alert **

There is currently a police presence in the Woolen Mills area while officers search for an individual. A shelter in place has been issued for 1/2 mile radius from 1500 State Farm Blvd. Avoid the area&remain indoors. Additional info released when available.

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** UPDATE 3:35 PM **

Shelter in place lifted. There is no threat to the public. Additional information will be released as an update to this post when available.

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** UPDATE 10 AM **

Roadway open.

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** Traffic Alert **

Expect delays in the area of Rio Road West and Berkmar Circle due to a motor vehicle crash. Please use an alternative route if possible.

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** UPDATE 10 AM **

Roadway open.

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** Traffic Alert **

Expect delays in the area of Rio Road West and Berkmar Circle due to a motor vehicle crash. Please use an alternative route if possible.

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Join Team ACPD for the Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K on Wednesday, June 4, at 5 pm! Whether you want to run alongside our team or simply make a donation, every contribution helps support athletes across Virginia. Sign up or donate here: https://t.co/ft9LsnMQVr

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Join us tonight from 5-8 pm as officers serve meals and collect donations for Special Olympics Virginia! Can’t make it? Donate to team ACPD here: https://t.co/VlGlHputtt

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ACPD officers are swapping badges for aprons on May 21 for Tip-A-Cop at Texas Roadhouse! Join us from 5–8 p.m. as officers help serve meals, collect donations, and support Special Olympics Virginia.

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-Felony Breaking and entering (§18.2-92)
-Three counts of assault (§18.2-57)
-Destruction of property (§18.2-137)
-Public intoxication (§18.2-388)
-Obstruction (§18.2-460)

Tharpe is being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail without bond.

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** Information Release **

ACPD arrested a man after responding to a breaking-and-entering incident on Friday, May 15, 2026. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported that an unknown person had entered their residence in the 2600 block of Hydraulic Rd.

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While enroute, officers located an individual matching the suspect description in the area and detained the suspect. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Pierre Z. Tharpe of Palmyra, Va., was taken into custody by responding officers and faces the following charges:

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Rodriguez is being held without bond at ACRJ. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with info is encouraged to contact ACPD at 434-296-5807 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000. For info on how to help keep your children safe online, visit https://t.co/5PMPSL5xRu.

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** Information Release **
ACPD has arrested a Cville man following a months-long investigation into a cybertip. In Jan 2026, investigators received a tip from the SoVA Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of potential child sexual abuse material being viewed in Albemarle.

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As a result of the investigation, ACPD arrested 27-year-old Jonathan R. Rodriguez on Monday, May 18, 2026, with one felony count of possessing child pornography (§18.2-374.1:1) and four felony counts of possessing child pornography, second or subsequent offense (§18.2-374.1:1).

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** Update 10:15 pm **

Roadway Open.

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** Traffic Alert **

Two southbound lanes of Seminole Trl (U.S. 29) at Hydraulic Rd are closed, and Hydraulic Rd is closed in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash. Avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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** Update 10:15 pm **

Roadway Open.

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** Traffic Alert **

Two southbound lanes of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) and Myers Drive are closed as crews respond to a flipped vehicle off the roadway. Avoid the area and give crews the space to assist.

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** Update 10:15 pm **

Roadway Open.

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** Traffic Alert **

Two southbound lanes of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) and Myers Drive are closed as crews respond to a flipped vehicle off the roadway. Avoid the area and give crews the space to assist.

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