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Charlottesville man arrested Monday for alleged sexual assault in June

Crystal Graham
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A Charlottesville man has been arrested and charged with rape for a sexual assault reported in June.

On Monday, the Albemarle County Police Department arrested and charged John G. Bencid, 25, for an alleged sexual assault.

ACPD began an investigation following the report from the victim on Thursday, June 6.

John G. Bencid

Bencid has been charged with with two felonies:

  • 18.2-61 Rape
  • 18.2-67.1 Object Sexual Penetration

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

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Marshall with the Albemarle County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (434) 296-5807.

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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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