Two injured in Country Green Road shooting in Albemarle
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA — Two people were injured in a shooting Wednesday night on Country Green Road, prompting a heavy police presence as investigators worked to secure the area and gather information,…
Firearm Found on School Property Leads to Arrest in Albemarle County
The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) reported a swift response to a situation at Murray Elementary School on February 14, 2024, where a firearm was discovered unattended in a vehicle on school…
Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts
(Reuters) – Albemarle, the world’s largest lithium producer, posted a better-than-expected adjusted quarterly profit on Wednesday as aggressive cost cuts helped offset plunging prices for the metal used to make electric vehicle…
Virginia Police Respond to Multiple Swatting Incident in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department is currently investigating three suspected “swatting” incidents that occurred between Friday and Monday. The first two incidents, reported on Friday and Sunday, involved…
Arrest Made in Albemarle County Armed Robbery Case
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department arrested Dwayne T. Robinson, 42, of Louisa, Va., on Friday. The arrest followed an investigation into an armed robbery at Tobacco Xpress on…
Suspects Flee in White Sedan After E-Bike Theft in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a larceny that occurred on Saturday, January 6. According to the report, the…
Albemarle County Police Investigate Series of Package Thefts
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. – The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) is currently investigating a series of package thefts that have been reported in the Old Ivy Road and Ivy Road areas. The…
Rainbow Robber Sought in Albemarle County Smoke Shop Armed Robbery
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – An armed robbery occurred at Tobacco Express, located at 722 Rio Road, last Friday at around 10 am. The Albemarle County Police Department reported that an unidentified individual,…
Richmond Man Arrested for Second-Degree Murder in Albemarle County
RICHMOND, VA – Ian Embry Legallo-Malone, 22, from Richmond, VA, was arrested for second-degree murder on December 10, 2023. The Albemarle County Police Department, assisted by the Charlottesville Police Department, located and…
52-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Home in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA — The Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a medical emergency near the 2000 block of Stony Point Road on Thursday, December 7,…
Albemarle County Drive-by Shooter Arrested
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – On Wednesday, at 9:00 PM, the Albemarle County Police Department responded to a disturbance inside a vehicle on Gordonsville Road. During the event, a firearm was discharged from…
Chile mining body says new lithium projects needed beyond SQM, Albemarle
By Daina Beth Solomon and Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The head of one of Chile’s top mining associations on Tuesday urged the government to speed up efforts to expand the lithium…
Drive-by Shooting Injures One in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – A shooting occurred at a residence on Alberene Road in Albemarle County at approximately 9:43 pm on Wednesday. Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue units…
Albemarle quarterly profit drops, forecast cut on falling lithium prices
(Reuters) – Albemarle, the world’s largest producer of lithium, posted a 66% drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday and cut its annual forecast, citing slipping prices for the electric vehicle battery metal.…
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Albemarle County
Albemarle County, VA – A fatal two-vehicle accident occurred late Saturday evening in Albemarle County, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. The Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue…
Albemarle County Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Latino Market
The Albemarle County Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at the Latino Market, located at 380 Greenbrier Drive. The incident took place at approximately 8:40 a.m.,…
Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession at Albemarle High School
ALBEMARLE, NC – An officer from the Albemarle Police Department was recently alerted about an individual possessing a firearm on the school premises. The incident occurred on Wednesday. The officer was on…
Liontown extends due diligence for $4.2 billion Albemarle buyout
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia’s Liontown Resources on Thursday said it would extend an exclusive due diligence period by a week for its proposed A$6.6 billion ($4.23 billion) buyout by U.S.-based Albemarle, even as…
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart accumulates 19.9% stake in Albemarle target Liontown
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has taken a 19.9% stake in lithium miner Liontown Resources, her company Hancock Prospecting said on Wednesday, potentially hindering a takeover bid…
Albemarle County Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Tobacco Shop
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery that unfolded at Tobacco Planet, 1867 Seminole Trail. The incident occurred on Wednesday, at around 11:30 pm.…
Albemarle Police Identify Possible Suspect in Murder of 20-Year-Old Woman
ALBEMARLE, NC – The Albemarle Police Department is searching for a person of interest in a domestic-related homicide. On Thursday at approximately 11:58 a.m., officers were called to a home in the…
Albemarle aims to close buyout of lithium developer Liontown by mid-2024
(Reuters) -Albemarle, the world’s largest lithium producer, aims to close its buyout of junior Australian rival Liontown Resources by the middle of 2024, its chief executive said on Tuesday. Albemarle earlier this…
Albemarle County Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Critical
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – At around 5:06 pm on Friday, officers from the Albemarle County Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in a parking lot on the corner of Berkmar Drive…
Albemarle County Man Charged with Child Assault
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – Following an investigation into a reported sexual assault, the Albemarle County Police Department arrested 28-year-old local resident Cameron Scott Jared Mayo on Friday. Mayo, accused of sexually assaulting…
Albemarle County Police Identify Victim in Rio Hill Drive Homicide
Albemarle County, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department has released the identity of the deceased victim in the recent homicide incident that took place on Tuesday in the 1600 block of…
Homicide Investigation Launched in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department reported a homicide on Tuesday. Officers were called to the vicinity of Rio Hills Drive at about 4:30 p.m. following reports of gunshots.…
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