By Heather Michon
Correspondent
A police pursuit that began in Fluvanna County ended in a crash in Charlottesville on Wednesday evening (May 28).
Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Thomas Custer said the incident began when FCSO deputies attempted to arrest Cedric Flood, 34, on outstanding warrants from multiple jurisdictions.
Flood fled the scene in a 2024 Honda, sparking a pursuit that extended from Fluvanna into Albemarle County, and finally, into Charlottesville.
“During the pursuit, Mr. Flood attempted an evasive maneuver, resulting in a minor collision between his vehicle and a deputy patrol vehicle,” said Custer. “Fortunately, no injuries were reported.”
The chase ended at Monticello Road and Quarry Road. Flood was taken into custody without further incident. A section of Monticello Road was shut down for several hours during the crash investigation.
Virginia State Police, Albemarle County Police Department, and the Charlottesville Police Department all provided support and coordination during the pursuit and arrest.
Flood is being held without bond at Central Virginia Regional Jail on eight counts of parole violations, and additional counts of brandishing, grand larceny, felony eluding, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance.
He is set to appear in the Fluvanna County General District Court in Palmyra on June 2.
