By Christina Dimeo, editor
The body of the man found in Lake Monticello’s Tufton Pond has been identified as Steven S. Graves, 73, of Lake Monticello, according to a press release from the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.
The Lake Monticello Police Department (LMPD) on Saturday (Jan. 26) took a report that Graves was missing. His last suspected location was in the area of Lake Monticello’s Tufton Pond, according to the release.
Deputies from the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office and a K9 unit from the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office assisted LMPD in the search. Nothing was initially located, according to the release.
Members of the Lake Monticello Water Rescue Team were called in to search the pond Sunday (Jan. 27). “An asset from the Albemarle County Police Department was also utilized,” stated Capt. David Wells in the press release.
Late in the afternoon, Graves’ body was located and removed from Tufton Pond.
The sheriff’s office is investigating the death. The body will be sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for a cause and manner of death determination, according to the release.
Wells said no foul play is suspected.
