CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia State Police located and arrested the man allegedly involved in a pursuit, that took place near the University of Virginia campus last week, today, March 5.

19-year-old Nyeem Hill was taken into custody without incident and charged with eluding, obstruction, two felony counts of hit and run, a misdemeanor count of hit and run, reckless driving, disregarding a stop sign, and an inspection violation.

On February 25, 2025, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to make a traffic stop of a Chevrolet Impala on Fontaine Ave.  The reason for the stop was an expired inspection sticker.  The suspect, Nyeem Hill, refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.

Hill took the northbound Route 29 exit and got off Route 29 at Ivy Road.  The suspect’s vehicle then struck two vehicles, and Hill then fled on foot. The Impala then struck a State Police vehicle. There were no injuries.

Hill was spotted in the University Heights Apartment Complex.  A perimeter was established with the assistance of Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police Departments.

Around 1:45 p.m., law enforcement received credible information that Hill was no longer in the vicinity.

Hill had previous active warrants from Albemarle County Police for malicious wounding, malicious wounding by mob, and gang activity.