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Juvenile in custody after brandishing pellet gun before Monticello football game

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A juvenile was taken into custody after brandishing a pellet gun before the Monticello High School football game tonight.

Albemarle County Police officers responded to a disorder in the area of Mill Creek Drive and Independence Way, near a parking lot at MHS, at 6:47 p.m.

The individual was taken into custody without incident. The juvenile has been charged with felony brandishing and is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center.

No injuries were reported.

According to police, this was an isolated situation, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Monticello High School hosted a football game against Fluvanna County tonight at 7. It was also homecoming at MHS.

The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Albemarle County Police Department at (434) 296-5807. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000.

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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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