Crime News for Culpeper Star-Exponent

Local man convicted in Taser incident vs. police

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDT

Gourdine escaped custody, then fled

EVHS cheer coach pleads guilty to DUI

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EDT

An Eastern View High School math teacher and varsity cheerleading coach pleaded guilty in Culpeper County General District Court last week to driving under the influence of alcohol.

Evidence clerk charged with stealing cash

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EDT

Police say former employee pilfered contents of wallet, faces felony rap

A CCPS teacher pleads guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:32:00 EDT

The Eastern View educator teaches math and coaches cheerleading

Four charged in mob assault outside Depot

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Stafford men arrested after incident described by police as ‘total chaos’

Judge postpones former priest’s plea hearing

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

A judge postponed a plea hearing scheduled for yesterday for the former Catholic priest accused of stealing from two Louisa County churches.

Cops say woman posed as Red Cross worker

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Culpeper police charged a Madison County woman with illegally obtaining household items of a Culpeper woman by posing as a Red Cross worker, according to a town police report.

Feuding to control TV lands two in jail

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

An argument over the TV remote led Culpeper police to charge a couple with domestic assault Friday morning, the second time this month the couple has faced assault charges.

Boy, 17, arrested in home invasion

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:33:01 EDT

Culpeper County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old Culpeper boy Sunday morning on charges of breaking and entering, then threatening the homeowner with a knife.

Madison County woman poses as Red Cross worker

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:31:00 EDT

Culpeper police charged a Madison County woman with illegally obtaining household items of a Culpeper woman by posing as a Red Cross worker, according to a town police report.

Couple charged with assault over TV remote

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:01 EDT

An argument over the television remote led Culpeper police to charge a couple with domestic assault Friday morning, according to a town police report. This is the second time this month the couple has faced assault charges.

Stafford men charged in mob assault outside Depot

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Culpeper police have charged four Stafford County men with mob assault after a fight erupted early Saturday morning outside the Depot, according to a town police report.

Culpeper boy arrested after home invasion

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:29:01 EDT

Culpeper Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Culpeper boy Sunday morning for breaking and entering a Reva home and threatening the homeowner with a knife, according to Sheriff’s office spokesperson Sgt. Jim Fox.

Poilce Reports

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:43:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

Va. Supreme Court gets local murder case

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Michael W. Hash, convicted in 2001 of the 1996 murder of a 74-year-old Lignum woman, is taking his request for a new trial to the Virginia Supreme Court.

Ex-teacher’s case goes to grand jury

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:08:00 EDT

Michele Auville faces felony drug charge

Kines pleads not guilty

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Remington man accused of putting body in car trunk after fatal crash

Arrest made in Saturday shooting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Deputies have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a Saturday night shooting in northern Culpeper County.

Arrest made in Saturday shooting

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:17:00 EDT

Police have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left both the victim and the accused shooter injured.

Two set to appear on felony charges

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

Two people are set to answer felony charges in Culpeper courts today and Thursday.

David Martin case rescheduled again

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Difficulties in court scheduling have prompted yet another date change in the case of former town councilman David A. Martin, the prosecution said Monday.

Boy charged with mushroom possession

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:41:00 EDT

A 17-year-old Culpeper boy faces charges of possession with intent to distribute mushrooms and possession of paraphernalia Sunday afternoon, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Man charged in assault, burglary

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

A Manassas Park man faces charges of burglary and assault early Sunday morning, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Charges pending in Saturday night shooting

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EDT

Charges are pending after a Saturday night shooting that resulted in the victim being airlifted to a nearby hospital and the alleged shooter also needing medical assistance.

Two in hospital after shooting

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:50:00 EDT

A Culpeper man was airlifted to a nearby hospital Saturday night while the local man who allegedly shot him ended up needing medical assistance, too.

Police Reports

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

S.C. man arrested on sex charges

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:08:00 EDT

A South Carolina man faces two felony sex charges after police say he agreed to meet an investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl.

Ex-councilman’s embezzlement case continued again

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:14:01 EDT

The case of a former councilman accused of felony embezzlement has been continued for a fifth time.

Arrest yields break in drug case

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EDT

Madison County Sheriff Erik Weaver said deputies have gained a lead into a meth lab investigation following the arrest of a Madison County man.

Police ask for help in solving cases

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:31:00 EDT

Town, county authorities search for suspects in shooting, larceny incidents

Culpeper Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in solving crime

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:47:00 EDT

A cash reward is available if an arrest is made regarding this incident

Culpeper couple facing assault, drug charges

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:36:00 EDT

An argument Wednesday afternoon landed a couple in jail facing drug and domestic assault charges, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

ABC to air slain teacher’s story on ‘Primetime’

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:31:00 EDT

Piece on Abshire scheduled for July 30 broadcast

Police Reports

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

Here come da judge: It’s a job I don’t envy

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:37:00 EDT

After gaining a better understanding of what they do, I’d have to say that being a judge would be near the bottom of my list of preferred careers.

Free money? Not so.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:28:00 EDT

Commonwealth’s Attorney warns of letter scam

Long found dead in Central Va. jail

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:32:01 EDT

Foul play not suspected in death of murderer

Double murderer Long dies in Central Va. Regional jail

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:02:00 EDT

Convicted killer found dead in cell early Sunday morning

Samurai sword, chainsaw used by domestic violence suspects

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:38:00 EDT

No life-threatening injuries reported in either case

Two charged after alleged assault on police

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Couple were arguing inside apartment; police hit during scuffle

Samurai sword, chainsaw used by suspects

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:21:00 EDT

Two Culpeper men arrested after separate weekend fights at home

Police Reports

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:43:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

What were they thinking? Inside the plea deal process.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:46:00 EDT

Regardless of whether we acknowledge it or not, we’re each faced with difficult decisions daily and the staff of the Culpeper County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is no exception.

Second arrest made in 2004 robbery

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:35:00 EDT

Police have arrested a second Fredericksburg man in connection with the 2004 robbery of a Culpeper restaurant.

Police make drug arrest

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

A Culpeper man is accused of possessing three small bags of marijuana and a prescription drug after his arrest early Wednesday morning by town police.

Shifflett enters plea deal

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Pastor faces a maximum of 310 years in jail

Man charged after car hits home

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EDT

A Washington, D.C. man faces a reckless driving charge after his car struck an electrical cabinet, a tree and a house on Woodruff Lane Saturday night, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Man allegedly robbed and beaten

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:33:00 EDT

Culpeper Police are investigating the robbery and assault of a Manassas man near the Depot on Commerce Street early Saturday morning.

Police Reports

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:38:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Department.

Pair arrested in check scheme

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:38:00 EDT

Two Culpeper men face a total of 18 felony charges between them for forging checks paid by a convenience store for copies of a daily newspaper.

Phone tip leads to fugitive

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:33:00 EDT

A telephone tip to Culpeper Crime Solvers resulted in the capture of a man wanted on two felony and two misdemeanor charges and additional charges in Fauquier County

Domestic argument leads to abduction, assault charges

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:29:00 EDT

A 23-year-old Culpeper man was in custody Friday after he allegedly fought with his former girlfriend and then locked her in a closet at her apartment.

In matters of the law, life rarely imitates art

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:26:00 EDT

Growing up on television programs like “L.A. Law,” “Night Court” and “Matlock,” I was surprised to discover that life doesn’t imitate art as portrayed by Hollywood quite as often as I had hoped.

Accused shoplifter faces felony charge

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:35:00 EDT

A 33-year-old Culpeper man faces felony shoplifting charges after employees of a Culpeper grocery store say he took food from the store Tuesday night.

Grand jury indicts Kines in fatal crash

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:40:00 EDT

A Culpeper County grand jury indicted Remington resident Fielding Taylor Kines Monday on involuntary DUI aggravated manslaughter and driving under the influence charges in connection with a May 16 crash that killed an 8-year-old boy.

Grand Jury indicts Kines

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:36:00 EDT

A Culpeper County Grand Jury on Monday indicted a Remington man on involuntary DUI aggravated manslaughter and driving under the influence charges in connection with a May 16 crash that killed an 8-year-old boy.

Deputies arrest two in felony embezzlement

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:26:00 EDT

Culpeper County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Saturday on felony charges of alleged embezzlement from a Brandy Station tire dealer, according to Sheriff’s Office PIO Sgt. Jim Fox.

Two men charged in separate assaults

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:25:00 EDT

Culpeper police officers arrested one man for an alleged malicious wounding and are searching for a second man after an assault that left two men with head wounds Saturday, according to town spokesman Wally Bunker.

Alleged child abductor possibly headed toward Locust Grove

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:00 EDT

An amber alert has been issued for Colin Nathaniel Custer, 4, of Lexington County, South Carolina.

Police Reports

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:32:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

Law-enforcement officers understand, accept job hazards

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:00 EDT

In the dominion of my mind, no thought is more lamentable than knowing that your career may kill you.

Woman guilty of stealing $21,000 from 82-year-old

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:53:00 EDT

A Culpeper woman may face 38 years in prison for swindling an 82-year-old man out of $21,000.

Kines case goes to grand jury

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:21:00 EDT

The case of a Remington man accused of causing a DUI crash that left an 8-year-old boy dead will go before a Culpeper County Grand Jury Monday morning.

County courts handle high-profile cases

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:36:00 EDT

Three high-profile cases appeared in Culpeper County courts Tuesday and Wednesday.

CORRECTION

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:25:00 EDT

A story on page A2 in Tuesday’s Star-Exponent, “More arrests sought in weekend crash,” requires a correction.

Four high-profile cases on local court docket

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:05:00 EDT

Four high-profile cases are scheduled to appear in Culpeper County courts today and Thursday.

More arrests sought in weekend crash

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:36:00 EDT

Culpeper police are asking for help with information about a late night hit-and-run accident that occurred Friday.

Police Reports

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

Officers work to bridge the communication disconnection

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:18:00 EDT

In an age with endless ways to stay connected, I find it ironic that we seem more disconnected from each other than ever.

Police to mail surveys to town residents

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:04:00 EDT

Results will be used to spot concerns, shape policies

Charges suspended against Gray

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:15:00 EDT

Charges against convicted murderer Ricky Jovan Gray, accused in the 2005 killing a Reva woman, were indefinitely suspended Wednesday afternoon, putting the case against him here to an end for now.

Accused teacher: Pipe was not mine

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Woman resigned Monday from Emerald Hill E.S.

Ravenel accused in another fight

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Two weeks after clearing his name in a high-profile mob fight, 18-year-old Joshua Ravenel is back in trouble with the law

Police charge man in two-county chase

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

A police chase Sunday night resulted in the arrest of Rodney D. Leavell, 22, of the 20000 block of Cedar Grove Road.

Man faces two felony charges after wreck

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

A Culpeper man faces two felony charges following a wreck on Sunday that sent his teenaged passenger to a local hospital.

Woman arrested for drug possession

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:25:00 EDT

Sheriff’s deputies charged Michele Lynne Auville, 35, of the 600 block of Southview Court in Culpeper, with alleged possession of a schedule 1 or 2 drug May 31, according to Sheriff’s Office PIO Sgt. Jim Fox.

Ricky Gray due back in Culpeper court today

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:30:00 EDT

Ruling on witness for prosecution expected

Reva woman dies of injuries sustained following crash on Route 606

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:56:00 EDT

Dorothy R. Abell, 78, of Novum Road in Reva, died May 30 from injuries sustained in a crash May 25, according to Virginia State Police spokesman Sgt. Les Tyler.

Police Reports

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:04:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office

Brooks shows Culpeper hospitality at the Iron Bar Saloon

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

At the Culpeper County Jail, Lt. Donald Brooks will always leave the light on for you — at least during the daytime.

Warrenton man arrested on marijuana charge

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT

Culpeper police arrested a Warrenton man on drug charges Tuesday evening.

Police Reports

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper Town Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.

ND3 meets the canine cops

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:24:00 EDT

This week, the big dogs were on the scene at the Criminal Justice Academy to show us what they do.

Road checkpoint nets drug arrest

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:09:00 EDT

An Orange County man was jailed on drug charges Thursday morning after police say he refused to stop at a road checkpoint.

Charges suspended in pedestrian accident

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:26:00 EDT

A Culpeper businessman will not face charges for his role in a March pedestrian accident.

Embezzlement case continued again

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:24:00 EDT

The case of a former councilman accused of felony embezzlement has been continued again.

Police: DUI suspect put boy’s body in car trunk

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:48:00 EDT

Bizarre details have emerged in a car wreck that left an 8-year-old boy dead Friday night on Lakota Road in northern Culpeper County.

New court date set for driver accused in fatal crash

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:25:00 EDT

A Remington man involved in a Friday night crash that left an 8-year-old boy dead will return to General District Court on June 12.

Kilby plans to appeal conviction

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:30:00 EDT

A Culpeper County man moved to appeal his 10-year prison sentence for causing a drunk driving crash last winter that killed a Madison elementary school teacher.

Ex-councilman back in court Thursday

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:30:00 EDT

A former councilman will return to court Thursday to face felony embezzlement charges.

Jury: Teen not guilty

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Ravenel cleared of mob-assault charges Tuesday

Jury says not guilty in mob fight case

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:27:00 EDT

A jury cleared a Culpeper teen of all charges related to a large fight last summer that left three injured.

Decision due back in case of mob fight

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:24:00 EDT

Joshua Ravenel faces a felony wounding charge in incident

Court date set for driver in fatal crash

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:15:00 EDT

The driver in a fatal crash Friday night will appear in General District Court Thursday.

Teen accused in mob attack returns to court

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:54:00 EDT

A Culpeper teen accused of involvement in a large fight last summer that left three people injured is set to return to court Monday.

Police Reports

Sun, 18 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT

Recent arrests made by the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office and the Culpeper Town Police Department.

Still waiting to master the art of firing a gun

Sat, 17 May 2008 08:18:00 EDT

While firearms are an effective means of neutralizing most physical threats, neither a shotgun nor a pistol offers any protection from a potential toxic chlorine gas cloud.

Man charged with eluding police officer

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:44:01 EDT

Police say Robert K. Thompson tried to scale a fence early Tuesday to escape a pursuing officer

Greene County man accused of turning gun on deputies

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:18:00 EDT

A Green County man is in jail after deputies there say he pointed a gun at them Tuesday evening.

Two guilty of dog abuse

Thu, 15 May 2008 02:21:00 EDT

Man, woman fined for leaving animals in vacant home