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Charlottesville: UVA Police issue safety alert after alleged road-rage incident near Grounds

Crystal Graham
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Details are sketchy on a road-rage incident that allegedly took place in Charlottesville on Sunday afternoon, where one of the parties involved opened a car door and brandished a knife, according to a call to police.

The University of Virginia Police Department initially described the event as an off-grounds carjacking attempt prompting a safety alert for the UVA community.

The incident allegedly occurred somewhere near University Avenue and 14th Street, though UVA police walked back the exact location in an update posted to social media last night.

The suspect is described as a male, in his mid-30s, tall with a thin build who was wearing a black beanie, a light brown jacket and a dark shirt.

The Charlottesville Police Department continue to investigate, and anyone with information is asked to contact them at (434)970-3280.




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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