Crime/Courts 

In Trump probe, key witness returns, no indictment vote yet
In Trump probe, key witness returns, no indictment vote yet

The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump over hush money payments has returned to hear more evidence, with still no word on when it might be asked to vote on a possible indictment.

2 fishermen caught cheating at Ohio tournament plead guilty

2 fishermen caught cheating at Ohio tournament plead guilty

Two men accused of stuffing fish with lead weights and fish fillets in an attempt to win an Ohio fishing tournament last fall have pleaded guilty to charges including cheating.

3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville

3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville

Officials say three adults and three children were killed in a shooting at a private Christian grade school in Nashville.

Town mayor indicted for violating Clean Water Act

Town mayor indicted for violating Clean Water Act

A federal grand jury in Roanoke indicted Jame Howard Spencer, the mayor of Glen Lyn, for three alleged violations.

Officers find person of interest in Charlottesville case at Albemarle County home

Officers find person of interest in Charlottesville case at Albemarle County home

The Albemarle County Police Department has arrested a person in connection with an incident in Charlottesville.

Man arrested for hit-and-run involving school employee

Man arrested for hit-and-run involving school employee

Officers responded around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday to an incident involving a pedestrian being hit on the 2200 block of Hydraulic Road.

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment

Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.

Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent

Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent

A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, its CEO and its chief financial officer.

Cohen testifies before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

Cohen testifies before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he arranged and made on the former president's behalf.

Several deputies charged with murder in in-custody death

Several deputies charged with murder in in-custody death

Seven members of the Henrico County Sheriff's Office have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a mental health patient.

CPD releases data on gun violence incidents so far in 2023

CPD releases data on gun violence incidents so far in 2023

So far this year, the Charlottesville Police Department has responded to 50 calls for shots fired or shootings, including four homicides.

Gun laws, campus policies perplex college sports programs

Gun laws, campus policies perplex college sports programs

Recent gun violence involving college players across the country shows the challenge facing athletic departments when it comes to determining how gun laws and regulations should be applied within their programs.

Augusta County officials release information on weekend incidents

Augusta County officials release information on weekend incidents

Oather Carl Puffenbarger, Jr. is facing multiple charges for a pair of incidents that occurred Sunday.

Feds: Proud Boys deployed foot soldiers in sedition plot

Feds: Proud Boys deployed foot soldiers in sedition plot

Prosecutors are employing an unusual strategy to prove that leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group orchestrated a violent plot to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.

Michael Cohen to testify Monday in Trump hush-money probe

Michael Cohen to testify Monday in Trump hush-money probe

Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush-money payments made on the former president's behalf.

Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says

Trump invited to testify before NY grand jury, lawyer says

Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify next week before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Judge allows Google antitrust case to move ahead in Virginia

Judge allows Google antitrust case to move ahead in Virginia

A judge has rejected a request from Google to transfer a federal antitrust lawsuit against it from Virginia to New York.

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military academies shot up during the 2021-22 school year, the Pentagon said.

German gunman kills 6 at Hamburg Jehovah's Witness hall

German gunman kills 6 at Hamburg Jehovah's Witness hall

Authorities say a gunman stormed a service at his former Jehovah's Witness hall in Hamburg, killing six people before taking his own life after police arrived.

CPD makes arrest in Hardy Drive shooting

CPD makes arrest in Hardy Drive shooting

CPD detectives have arrested 19-year-old Raymaqu'a Antonio Nicholas of Charlottesville for the murder of 20-year-old Nicklous Pendleton.

Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

A Virginia judge has ruled that frozen embryos can legally be considered property, based partly on a 19th-century law governing the treatment of slaves.

Prison sentences for 2021 armed robbery

Prison sentences for 2021 armed robbery

Traevon Gray and Damon Williams pleaded guilty to federal Hobbs Act Robbery charges in November 2022.

Report: 6-year-old won't be charged after shooting teacher

Report: 6-year-old won't be charged after shooting teacher

The top prosecutor in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher told NBC News that his office will not seek charges against the child.

ACPD arrests man wanted on Charlottesville charges

ACPD arrests man wanted on Charlottesville charges

Taquarius Olando Catoe-Anderson was arrested Wednesday at an address on Inglewood Drive with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

Charlottesville man arrested in connection to Hardy Drive murder

Charlottesville man arrested in connection to Hardy Drive murder

A Charlottesville man has been arrested for the Feb. 22 murder of 20-year-old Nicklous Pendleton of Gordonsville.

ACPD arrests juvenile with gun

ACPD arrests juvenile with gun

Albemarle County Police arrested a 13-year-old Tuesday after receiving information they had a gun.