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much less tor litterers. The State Police, too. are understaffed in the county. So it s up to private citizens who care about keeping Rappahannock beautiful to help. And that requires donating time to swear out a warrant and appear in court.
Judge Carson wouldn't have had the opfs»rtiuiit\ to demonstrate that he means business on litter laws if Ripley Robinson and David Smith hadn't taken action against the man who's name they found on mail mixed with trash that had been dumped on their pro(>ert>. 'Ilieir effort was applauded by assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Francis T. Greene. He thanked the two men for "taking the trouble and having the inconvenience of coming to court to testify.” adding that the county owed them "a debt of gratitude for trying to keep the highways of Fauquier County clean.
That kind of public spirit would be appreciated here too.
After passing sentence. Judge Carson told Dodson “I hope this appearance will discourage you."
Wed be surprised if it didn’t discourage Mr. Dodson from EVER throwing a bag of garbage off a pick-up truck again. We’d also be surprised if it didn't discourage anyone else who heard of the |>enalties imposed from try ing the same thing.
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