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Jahmal Edrine Indicted and Arrested on Rape, Abduction Charges in Virginia

Police say the months-long probe began after an August 2025 report of sexual assault.

Overview

  • An Albemarle County grand jury returned indictments on Feb. 2 following an investigation that started Aug. 25 after a report of an assault the previous day.
  • Edrine was taken into custody on Feb. 5 and is being held without bond at the Albemarle–Charlottesville Regional Jail.
  • He faces one count of rape and one count of abduction, with both offenses classified as felonies.
  • The University of Virginia confirmed Edrine is no longer enrolled and said it will cooperate with law enforcement, citing student privacy rules for limited comment.
  • Albemarle County police say the investigation remains active and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Ricci at 434-296-5807.