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Amissville man pleads guilty to theft of copper wiring, pipes

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 26, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Instead of a jury trial, Michael Breeden chose to enter into a plea deal Thursday with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office on charges related to stealing copper pipes and wiring  from an Amissville home.  According to a plea agreement, Breeden pleaded guilty to...

Internet crimes against children emerge in Rappahannock County court

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 21, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Guilty plea entered, bond denied in another case  Two men accused of internet crimes against children — Scott Hale and Sanjay Sugay — appeared in two separate cases in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday. Scott Hale of Washington entered into a plea deal with the...
RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

RCPS pledges $10k to hire state aid lobbyist

by Ireland Hayes | Aug 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Local Services, People, Politics

Chair Wes Mills: ‘It’s going to take money to get this money’ Crack down on cellphone use The Rappahannock County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to commit $10,000 of a $20,000 fee to hire a lobbyist to advocate for the school district in the upcoming state...

Bill Fletcher’s ‘wildcard’ cases

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 23, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Prosecutor, judge remove themselves from case A special prosecutor has been appointed to try the cases of James William “Bill” Fletcher III, who is charged with speeding and driving while intoxicated, after Commonwealth’s Attorney Art Goff recused himself due to a...

Washington moves to allow more guests at certain B&Bs

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 16, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, People, Politics, Real Estate

Final plans to be reviewed in July Town of Washington officials held a public hearing Monday to hear what townsfolk thought about possible changes to the bed and breakfast ordinance, allowing for some establishments to host as many as eight more guests. But before the...
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