UPDATE MAY 04, 2012: The medical examiners office has listed James Alvin Shifflett's cause of death as 'suicide by drowning'.
Albemarle County police say they are sure the body found in the Rivanna Reservoir on Thursday, January 26 is a missing Earlysville man.
The medical examiner's report has not come back yet but investigators were able to identify the man as 69-year-old James Shifflett.
Shifflett was reported missing in December. In January, his body turned up in the reservoir, along with personal items that led police to believe it was him.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:45 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:45:42 GMT
A recent study reveals that nationally, motor vehicle deaths outweigh gun deaths. But in 10 states, including Virginia, death by the bullet is the bigger cause. Full Story
A recent study reveals that nationally, motor vehicle deaths outweigh gun deaths. But in 10 states, including Virginia, death by the bullet is the bigger cause.Full Story
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:11:21 GMT
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is donating more than $66,000 as part of their third annual Future Fund Awards Ceremony Tuesday night.Full Story
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is donating more than $66,000 as part of their third annual Future Fund Awards Ceremony Tuesday night.Full Story
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:25:59 GMT
The doors are closed for good at one Charlottesville branch of a Richmond-based bank. Union First Market Bank shut its Ivy Road location this month. Full Story
The doors are closed for good at one Charlottesville branch of a Richmond-based bank. Union First Market Bank shut its Ivy Road location this month. Full Story
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:23 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:23:06 GMT
A Charlottesville nonprofit is recognizing an Albemarle County teenager for standing up to bullying. The Community Public Charter School student received the first kid hero award.Full Story
A Charlottesville nonprofit is recognizing an Albemarle County teenager for standing up to bullying. The Community Public Charter School student received the first kid hero award.Full Story
