Gun Violence and Stolen Property | Charlottesville News

Gun violence in the U.S. hit a grim milestone in 2020, with over 45,000 gun-related deaths—a 14% spike from the prior year and a 43% jump since a decade ago. Meanwhile, Augusta County, Virginia, is offering a $50,000 reward for stolen coins and firearms tied to a Middlebrook property theft. A separate but chilling case involves a Western State Hospital worker convicted of molesting a coworker, who initially reported stolen items—including hundreds of dollars in coins he claimed to be selling. Investigators uncovered that two other patients stole coins from a hospital vending machine, with the convicted man admitting to amassing over $1,000 in 2020 through theft and resale. Authorities are still tracking seven stolen firearms and cash from northern Albemarle County—call Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 800-874-455 for tips. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cbff4205dac86c8