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Gap; susp. person/vehicle incident, Route 640, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal control free text, Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 663, Flint Hill; public service, Tbwn of Washington; info general, unknown; civil problem, Route 611, Amissville; all other larceny, U.S. 211, Amissville; all other larceny. Route 642, Amissville; stranded
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