Police & court briefs

Police & court briefs

Sperryville home invasion

According to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department, on January 29 three men wielding baseball bats and wearing masks improvised from bandannas smashed their way into a Sperryville residence around 11 p.m.

After gaining entry, the three men woke up the residents, a couple in their early twenties, and demanded money. They proceeded to threaten the couple, destroy their home, and assault the man with their baseball bats, eventually leaving the house with just over $200.

According to the RCSD, the entire incident lasted about fifteen minutes. Although the incident is still under investigation, Alton Haskins, 28, of Boston, was arrested by Lt. Connie Smith on multiple charges including Breaking and Entering and Robbery. The RCSD continues to search for his accomplices.

Expensive donuts

February 4, 8:46 p.m.

Bill Fannon, the owner of the Laurel Mills store, informed the RCSD that a car had been “doing doughnuts” in his polo field.

According to the RCSD, the damage was deliberate, and could cost in excess of $1,000 to repair. Fannon has offered a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the culprit.

Amissville Fire and Rescue on hold

The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s dispute with Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals was heard by Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Parker last Thursday, February 2.

After hearing the arguments of both sides, Judge Parker informed the court that he would provide a written opinion on the case, and the two sides continue to await his decision.

The suit concerns a parcel of land donated to the AVFRC which they would like to sell as a potential residential property. However, setbacks on the property meant that the AVFRC would have to seek a zoning exemption to allow a potential customer to build on the property.

The BZA denied their original application, leading to the current lawsuit.