by Ireland Hayes | Mar 31, 2025 | Crime and Courts
A Rappahannock County Circuit Court judge sentenced a Luray man to six months in jail last Thursday for violating probation 48 times following his conviction in a robbery at Sperryville resident Bill Fletcher’s property in 2020. Terry Dovel, 25, pleaded guilty to...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 21, 2025 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Chris Harpine was indicted by a grand jury in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday on charges related to a high-speed chase in August of up to 100 mph through Rappahannock County. Harpine, 50, of Front Royal, allegedly fled the scene after Deputy David Meade...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 20, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Scott Hale, formerly of Washington, was sentenced Monday to two years in jail on two child pornography charges in accordance with a plea agreement made with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in August. “I stand here deeply regretful and remorseful for the actions...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 19, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics
Former Amissville resident William McGinnis was found guilty Monday of two of three probation violations after a lengthy discussion in Rappahannock County Circuit Court on what it means to have “contact” with a minor. The probation violations stem from child abuse...
by Ireland Hayes | Dec 5, 2024 | Crime and Courts
court gavel Charges range from domestic dispute to probation violations Three Rappahannock defendants appeared in Circuit Court Nov. 26, two facing probation violation charges and another entering into a plea deal with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Jeremy...
