by Ireland Hayes | Feb 5, 2025 | Crime and Courts
Guilty of reckless driving, refusing alcohol test After a half a day of trial, a judge found James William “Bill” Fletcher III on Tuesday not guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) but guilty of reckless driving and refusing a blood/breath alcohol test in...
by Ireland Hayes | Nov 20, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
Arrested again for traffic violations James “Bill” Fletcher III pleaded not guilty last Tuesday to speeding and DWI charges stemming from a June arrest, but his trial was postponed until February after a key witness was unable to appear. On Nov. 7, Fletcher was also...
by Ireland Hayes | Oct 27, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics
Items discovered after DWI arrest A Castleton man pleaded guilty last Thursday to driving while intoxicated as well as stealing items totaling more than $67,000: two antique replica cannons worth $50,000, a $12,000 John Deere tractor and a $5,000 trailer full of...
by Ireland Hayes | Aug 20, 2024 | Crime and Courts
Fatal five-vehicle crash at Clevengers Corner Wednesday (copy)The fatal accident scene on Oct. 4, 2023, at the intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 at Clevengers Corner. Judge Dale A. Durrer took a stance against drunk driving Tuesday when he handed down a unique...
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...
