Archive - The DTM

Local Virginia State Trooper arrested for leaving threatening notes on woman's front door

Within days of the incident last November a man was identified by Virginia State Police as one of their own, but he wasn't arrested until yesterday.

Jun 5 •

May 2025

Making Headlines: Police chief, local newspaper, clash over what's fit to print

High-profile arrestee Kevin Cox has certainly stirred the pot!

May 29 •

Locked Out: System that allows inmates to receive funds from loved ones crashes

For a week now, inmates at ACRJ have been unable to get funds from loved ones for essential items like food items and hygiene products.

May 23 •

Why has the "red flag" gun law resulted in so few red flags?

Since Virginia's red flag gun law was passed in 2020, local police have only used it twice. Why is this law designed to prevent gun violence not being…

May 11 •

April 2025

March 2025

Gov. Youngkin vetoes ranked choice voting bill

Still, RCV set to be used for June Charlottesville City Council primary.

Mar 26 •

Diversity, Equity, & Implosion

Fallout from UVA's decision to end DEI efforts results in extreme webpage make-overs and a call from the Governor for a UVA BOV member to resign.

Mar 24 •

Policing in the County: 2024 Annual Report

Crime is down, but mental health calls for service are on the rise and the chief says the department needs more money.

Mar 20 •

Police: "We may never fully understand..."

During previous encounters, police say there was nothing to indicate Barbour was a threat to the community, despite his family's concerns.

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Crozet Harris Teeter shooting: a hero saved lives by stopping a shooter, but could it have been prevented?

Police say they'll be conducting a review of their prior contact with the would-be shooter in January.

Feb 20 •

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