Update: Gloria Graham, the University's associate vice president of safety and security, announced in an email to the U.Va. community Tuesday evening that the alleged attack did not occur and the complainant admitted to police that the report was false. U.Va. police will consult with the Albemarle County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to determine if criminal charges will be filed.
The University Police Department responded to a report of an attempted abduction and forcible fondling at 180 Copeley Rd. Saturday evening. The University’s Childcare Development Center, which provides childcare services for University faculty, staff and students, is located at the address UPD released.
The suspect vehicle is an older model Honda Civic, dark in color, with damage to the front quarter panel. The suspect vehicle is said to have been occupied by five males, whom fled towards Emmet Street following the alleged crime. The University community was alerted through a series of messages by U.Va. Alerts.
Ben Rexrode, UPD community service and crime prevention sergeant, requested that anyone with information to contact UPD. This incident remains under investigation.
Read More
Miyares, DOJ enter settlement to delegitimize tuition aid for unauthorized immigrants
By Grace Little | 10 hours agoThe Justice Department sued the Commonwealth Dec. 29 over a state law that allows undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public universities.
Who is Scott Beardsley, U.Va.'s 10th president?
By Cecilia Mould | 6 days agoDespite having a long-term career in the private sector working in consulting, Beardsley shifted towards education leadership in 2015 and, more than 10 years later, will begin his position as the University’s president today.
J-Term courses allow students to learn from home, on Grounds or abroad
By Melody Yuan | 6 days agoAcross the eight days, students are able to earn three course credits by studying a wide-range of subjects, with this year’s offerings spanning from public speaking to Slavic literature.
