High-speed chase leads to arrests in Augusta County
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Three people were arrested after a 10-mile high-speed chase in Augusta County that yielded three pounds of marijuana, an ounce of meth, $19,000 in cash and two handguns.
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Letter: Support for Donald Smith for Augusta County sheriff
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I support Donald Smith, “The People’s Sheriff.” Having worked at the sheriff’s office myself, I know Donald’s work ethic. I worked with him while he was in high school in our ride-along program.
Another felony domestic violence arrest in Waynesboro: Suspect threatened to kill ex-girlfriend, family
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The Waynesboro Police Department arrested a Waynesboro man over the weekend after he forced his way inside a residence and attempted to shoot his ex-girlfriend. Travis Scott Brooks, 28 years old, faces numerous charges stemming from the Saturday afternoon incident on Woodside Drive. This marks the fourth felony arrest for a domestic violence-related incident in a six day period in Waynesboro.
Reporting the news, or sensationalism? Thoughts on coverage of the Staunton murder-suicide
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Reporters from several local news organizations were on the scene within minutes of police being called to Cherry Hill Drive in Staunton Wednesday night to investigate reports of a double shooting.
Democratic Party House candidate Ellen Arthur on mass shootings, need for legislation
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Ellen Arthur, the Democratic Party nominee for the House of Delegates seat in the 24th District, is tired of deferring to those who get defensive when the talk after a mass shooting turns to ideas for how to implement sensible gun control measures.
What do we want? Virginia voters leaning Republican, but support Democratic issues
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Polling done this week by Christopher Newport University shows that Virginia voters are leaning Republican in the 2015 Virginia General Assembly races. But at the same time, voters are showing strong support for policy positions on key issues like minimum wage, gun control, payday lending restrictions and redistricting reform advocated by Democratic candidates.
Ellen Arthur responds to Virginia Citizens Defense League on gun ownership
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Ellen Arthur, Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 24th House District, has replied to a press release from the extremist Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) that singled her out for her “restrictive” position on gun ownership.
Update: Suspect in Waynesboro armed robbery turns himself in
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The PD is investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred this morning at an apartment in the 1000 block Albemarle Avenue. The incident occurred within a quarter mile away from Berkeley Glenn Elementary School, which was placed on lockdown.
Virginia Citizens Defense League releases pro-gun ratings
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The Virginia Citizens Defense League released its General Assembly candidate ratings this week. 20th House District Libertarian candidate Will Hammer was given a “very pro-gun” rating, which is the highest the organization rewards candidates.
Tennis star James Blake police encounter highlights imbalance of power
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Retired black tennis star James Blake, on his way to the 2015 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York, had an unpleasant surprise waiting for him outside of his hotel last week.
