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BY MARY ANN KUHN
Rappahannock News Writer
The investigation into the vandalism of the historic mansion, Montpelier, “is moving along satisfactorily,” according to Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz.
“We are making progress,” the sheriff said, adding that he couldn’t give any details because it would harm the investigation. Virginia state police are assisting with the case and are in daily contact with the sheriff’s office.
Montpelier, which shares the same name as Montpelier in Orange County, Va., home of President James Madison, was vandalized sometime between May 15 and May 20. An estimated $200,000 in damage was done mostly to the interior as well as to dozens of antiques. It was not occupied at the time.
The vandalized Montpelier is located in Rappahannock County on Virginia Route 231, seven miles south of Sperryville. It is owned by the four daughters of the late James W.
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