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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 3-7, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF September 3-7, 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* No activity reported.



Interstate 81

* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Wednesday, Sept. 5.

* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday night through Friday morning.



Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area Tuesday through Friday.

* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 and Route 358 Tuesday through Friday.

* (NEW) Route 262 – Delays due to one lane traffic for paving southbound from Route 11 to Interstate 81 Tuesday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

* Route 262 – Debris pickup from I-81 to Route 11 Wednesday, Sept. 5.

* Route 276 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area Tuesday through Friday.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving with flaggers and work during daylight hours Tuesday through Friday.



Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, September 3 through Friday, Sept. 7. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the construction of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.

* (NEW) Route 634 (Patton Farm Road) – Road closed due to railroad crossing repair between Route 633 and Route 639 in Fishersville area Thursday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance Tuesday, Sept. 4 through Thursday, Sept. 20.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* Route 780 – Ditching and patching between Route 781 and Route 906 with lane closures Tuesday through Friday.

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control through Friday, November 2, 2007.

* (NEW) Route 797 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flaggers Sunday, Sept. 2 through Saturday, Sept. 8. No work Monday, Sept. 3.

* (NEW) Route 823 – Trucks entering from work site and installing a sewer line between Route 1620 to the dead end Tuesday through Friday.

* Various Roads – Mowing south of Route 612 in the Barrenridge area Tuesday through Friday. Spot leveling, tree removal, mowing and patching Tuesday through Friday. Surface treatment Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.

Douglas L. Davis - August 31

It is my pleasure to announce that Waynesboro’s Police Chief, Douglas L. Davis has been elected to the office of 3rd Vice-President on the Executive Board of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. The election was held during the organization’s annual conference held August 26th –August 29th in Williamsburg. Please follow the link to the VACP website for a photo and article on the newly elected board of officers.



http://www.vachiefs.org/vacp/news/item/vacp_installs_2007_2008_board_of_officers/


Sgt. Kelly L. Walker

Services Division

Waynesboro Police Dept

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL IN CITY OF WAYNESBORO Vdot News- August 31

WAYNESBORO – A traffic signal located at the intersection of Rosser Avenue (Route 340) and Shenandoah Village Drive in the city of Waynesboro went into flash mode at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 and will go into full operation Tuesday, Sept. 4 at approximately 10 a.m. All work is weather permitting.

Waynesboro City Council Work Session - August 28

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

6:00 p.m.

Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building

1. Discussion regarding Stormwater Management Program.
2. Presentation by the Chief of Police on residential speed enforcement.
3. Open Council Discussion
4. Adjournment

Drunk Driver Couses Wreck - August 27
















August 26, 2007 - 11:08 pm Kiddsvill Rd. A 3 vehicle wreck that sent 2 people to be hospital was cosed by alcohol. Adam Tibs driving a GMC Yukon hit a ford -F450 driven by Daniel Hughes. There was a one other vehicle that had miner damage. Tibs and Hughes where taken to AMC. Tibs is charged with DUI.

Storm - August 26




























August 26, 2007 - Rescue persnall where kepped busy on Saturday evening as the storm that passed over Augusta Co. Power was toked out power to several parts of the county, trees where up rooted and local flooding on some roads accord.

Drivers Test - August 26



August 26, 2007 - Firefighters and paramedics form all over Augusta Co. went to the Augusta Co. administration building parking lot to test there driving skills on a verity of emergency vehicles. The test takers had to negotiate several obstacles then take a road test . The driving test is the last part of the learning processes, the drivers had to go throw classroom training and practice first.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Man Flown to UVA After Wreck - August 25



August 25, 2007 - Rt. 11 near Mint Springs 1:30 am The State Police are not releasing the name of a 21 year old man that wrecked his motorcycle at speeds of about 100 mph. It started when a Augusta Co. deputy tryed to pull over the man traveling South, the driver then sped up went over a hill and by the time the deputy regained sight of the man, he had wrecked. The driver had suffered head trauma, Air Care was called but did not have a safe place to land at the Wreck so the man was taken to AMC then to UVA by helicopter. The State Police brought in a Wreck Reconstruction Expert to mark debree from the wreck.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

After The Rain - August 25



A puddle in the Right Add parking lot after the hard rain on Friday afternoon, a car sits in water to it's rims.

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF August 27-31, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF August 27-31, 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* No activity reported.



Interstate 81

* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.

* (NEW) Mile marker 237 to 205 – Debris pickup along shoulders and in medium on Wednesday, August 29.



Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* (NEW) Route 262 – Debris pickup along shoulders and in medium on Wednesday, August 29 from I-81 to Route 11.

* (NEW) Route 276 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 340 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.



Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, August 20 through Friday, Sept. 7. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the constructions of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance Monday, August 20 through Tuesday, August 28.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control Monday, August 20 through Friday, November 2, 2007.

* (NEW) Route 780 – Ditching and patching between Route 781 and Route 906 with lane closures.

* Various Roads – Mowing south of Route 612 in the Barrenridge area. Weed eating and spot leveling in the Swoope area. Mowing and patching in the Fishersville area.

Drake Pyron Charged - August 24


NEWS RELEASE






The Staunton Police Department received a 911 call from a pay phone on West Beverley Street at approximately 12:51 p.m. on August 23, 2007. The caller communicated a bomb threat to Robert E. Lee High School. An officer on patrol in the area of West Beverley Street located the suspect who was subsequently taken into custody.

Thomas Drake Pyron, 18, of 1035 Main Street, Apt. 2B, Danville, Virginia was charged with communicating a bomb threat and is currently being held at Middle River Regional Jail.

Firefighters Save House - August 23



August 23, 2007 - 7:00 pm Old Churchvill Rd. 35 firefighters showed up to a fire that was in a house with a accidental fire that started in the living room. The Firefighters from Stauton, Swoope, and Churchvill where able to get the fire uncontroll in about 20 mints, saving the home. Churchvill rescue squad gave sport. There where no injuries.

7 Empliees fall ILL at Restoront - August 22



































August 22, 2007- 6:40 pm Applebee's restaurant, Staunton 7 employees fell ill and where evaluated at the seen. The restaurant was closed and Augusta Co. fire fighters conducted a carbon monoxide test in the kuchen and the dinning room, after the restaurant was evacuated. Columbia Gas and the building inspector where called in. Augusta Co. officials are not giving out the condition of the effected employees at this time or conform if the was a gas leak that caused the illness.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Additional Charges filed in Vincent Brown case - August 22


Media Release:



Additional Charges filed in Vincent Brown case



08/22/07- Waynesboro Police have obtained additional warrants in reference to the stabbing of two people and subsequent standoff with police involving Vincent M Brown.



An Investigation by officers beginning on 08/18/07 which initially resulted in Mr. Brown’s arrest on one count of Malicious Wounding has now led to the issuance of 4 additional warrants stemming from the incident. Additional charges at this time are:



1 count of Malicious Wounding (total 2)

1 count of Breaking & Entering while Armed with a Deadly Weapon

1 count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony



Mr. Brown continues to be held without bond in MRRJ.



Sgt. Kelly L. Walker

Services Division

Waynesboro Police Dept.

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING

AT 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.

1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

2. Consent Agenda (any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and taken up as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council, otherwise all items will be voted on with one (1) motion).

a. Consider the request from The Office of Tourism and Office on Youth to close Main Street, from Arch to McElroy, with Arch Street remaining open, for the “Rock the Block” substance-free community event, on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

b. Consider the request from Anita Weaver, Weavers Sells Auctioneer, 327 Howardsville Turnpike, Stuarts Draft, VA, to close Elm Street, adjacent to 501 King Avenue, on Saturday, September 15, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for purposes of holding an auction.

c. Second Consideration/Adoption of an Ordinance Increasing Landfill Tipping Fees to $45 per ton.

d. Consider holding a public hearing at the regular business meeting of City Council on September 10, 2007, on the City’s application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for an Enterprise Zone designation.

3. Planning Matters:

a. Receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brasil W. Hamrick, agent, for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for preliminary subdivision plat approval to subdivide a 2.571-acre tract located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its intersection with Guilford Lane in order to create a proposed 16-lot residential development. The subject property is known by City Tax Map #24-1 -Dl, #24-3-20B & 24-1-B.

2. Receive a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission on the request of Brasil W. Hamrick, agent for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for a conditional use permit to allow a six-unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which stipulates that all residential units must have public street frontage. This request is made in connection with the proposed 2.571-acre, 16-lot sub-division. The subject property is located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its inter-section with Guilford Lane and is known by City Tax Map #24-1-D1, #24-3-20B & #24-1-B.

c. Request of the City Zoning Administrator and Building Official for proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 98, Zoning, Section 98-332 Et seq., Floodplain Overlay District, related to the updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007, AT 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING

503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.

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4. Consider petitioning the Judge of the Circuit Court to hold a referendum on certain Capital Improvement Projects.

5. Consider an ordinance appropriating certain capital reserve funds for the purpose of reconstructing the tennis courts at Ridgeview Park and for building improvements to the Rosenwald Community Center.

6. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to refund an outstanding interim school financing.

7. Consider introducing an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 to refund an outstanding interim school financing.

8. Consider request for partial refund of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Real Estate Tax paid in error by property owner.

9. Consider making appointments to Boards and Commissions.

10. Citizen Comment.

11. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.

12. Adjourn.

The Waynesboro City Council encourages the participation of all City citizens. For those with special needs, please notify the Clerk of Council (540-942-6669) of any accommodations required, including assisted listening device, at least five days prior to the meeting you wish to attend.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Augusta Co.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED

DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE **

Aug 20 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Aug 21 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING

Aug 22 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Aug 23 8:30 a.m. ELECTORAL BOARD MEETING

Aug 24 9:00 a.m. HEADWATERS
Robinson Hollow Tour

Aug 28 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Sep 6 9:30 a.m. BZA STAFF VIEWINGS
1:00 p.m. STAFF BRIEFING
1:30 p.m. BZA MEETING
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING

Sep 8 13th ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY
KOA Campground - Verona

Sep 10 6:00 p.m. AUGUSTA COUNTY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
57TH ANNUAL DINNER MEETING – Weyers Cave Community Center

Sep 11 9:00 a.m. REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
3:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF BRIEFING/VIEWINGS
7:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

Sep 12 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING

Sep 13 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETING

Sep 18 4:00 p.m. RECYCLING MEETING
5:30 p.m. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PICNIC

Sep 19 7:00 p.m. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING

Sep 20 1:30 p.m. ACSA
5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING

Sep 21 11:00 a.m. IDA

Sep 22 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

Sep 24 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING

Sep 25 7:00 p.m. EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
7:30 p.m. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD

Sep 26 7:00 p.m. BOS MEETING


DATE: August 20, 2007

H:calendar 1 **All meetings are at the Government Center unless otherwise noted.

Police Stand Off With Man - August 19





Media Release:


On 08-18-07 at approximately 9:21 P.M. Waynesboro Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Florence Ave,

for two stabbing victims, with a perpetrator still on the scene. Upon arrival police found an approximately 40 year old Stuarts Draft Male with multiple serious stab wounds and subsequently encountered an approximately 40 year old female resident of the house as she fled the residence that had also been cut, but not seriously. Police evacuated the victims for treatment and transport by rescue personnel and established a secure perimeter at the scene. Information obtained by officers on the scene indicated that the perpetrator was still in the residence as was an unknown age handicapped occupant. The suspect called 911 and threatened to shoot the police and then himself, but ultimately offered no resistance as officers removed the handicapped female through the front door of the residence. This was accomplished while the suspect was in another part of the residence. Officers maintained a secure perimeter and Negotiations were begun with the suspect. The suspect continued to allege that he was armed and thus the Waynesboro Police Department SWAT was notified to respond. In addition, we were assisted by Augusta County SWAT as well as other deputies who assisted on the perimeter and in the immediate area. Telephonic Negotiations continued with the suspect for over three hours and included two instances of face to face Negotiations which ultimately lead to his surrender at approximately 12:37 A.M.


The suspect is identified as Vincent M Brown 38 years of age of Waynesboro. He is currently being held without bond on one count of Malicious Wounding. Additional Charges are pending completion of the ongoing investigation.

Sgt. Kelly L. Walker

Services Division

Waynesboro Police Dept.

3rd Friday in Waynesboro - August 18



TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF August 20-24, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF August 20-24, 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* (NEW) Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. No lane closures schedule Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.



Interstate 81

* Various Locations – Alternating lane and shoulder closures north and southbound due to guardrail replacement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Saturday morning.

* Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.



Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 250 – Expect delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 Monday through Friday.

* Route 256 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 340 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from worksite from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work in the street with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday.

* (NEW) Various Roads – Debris cleanup at the Fishersville Area Headquarters and Swoope Area Headquarters.



Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, August 20 through Friday, Sept. 7. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* (NEW) Route 608 – Debris cleanup at the Fishersville Area Headquarters.

* Route 608 (Tinkling Springs) – Milling with shoulder closure northbound due to construction of right turn lane near Route 635 Monday through Friday.

* (NEW) Route 610 – Debris cleanup at the Fishersville Area Headquarters.

* (NEW) Route 612 – Debris cleanup at the Swoope Area Headquarters.

* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the constructions of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/1377 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance Monday, August 20 through Tuesday, August 28.

* (NEW) Route 647 – Debris cleanup at the Fishersville Area Headquarters.

* (NEW) Route 648 – Debris cleanup at the Fishersville Area Headquarters.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* (NEW) Route 693 – Debris cleanup at the Swoope Area Headquarters.

* (NEW) Route 720 – Debris cleanup at the Swoope Area Headquarters.

* Route 778 – Spot leveling from Route 750 to Route 777 with one lane road.

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control Monday, August 20 through Friday, November 2, 2007.

* Route 797 – Grading, drainage work and surface treatment with alternating lane closures from Route 608 to Route 796 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.

* (NEW) Route 811 – Debris cleanup at the Swoope Area Headquarters.

* (NEW) Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to cleaning and painting bridge from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.

* Various Roads – Mowing east of Route 340 in the Crimora area. Shoulder work, patching, brush cutting, and weed eating around guardrail. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.

Staunton Police Department - August 17

August 17, 2007

On 8-17-07 the Staunton Police Department responded to a residence

on Frontier Drive to assist the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad with an armed and barricaded patient. The patient was a 74 year old white male.

Following over three hours of negotiation with the patient, members of the Staunton Critical Incident Response Team utililized a chemical irritant and were

able to take the male into custody with no further incident.

1 Killed In Car Wreck - August 16


























August 16 2007 - 100.1 on 64 E bound 10:59 am, Marie E. Lopez-Vega 29, of Waynesboro was fatly injured when her 91 Ford Explore over turned. The accident was caused by when tread separated from a tire. Lopez-Vega then lost control of the SUV, hitting a guard real flipping the Explore throwing Lopez-Vega out of the SUV. She was not wearing a seat belt, and died at the seen.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Burglar Apprehended - August 16


















Waynesboro Police Department

Media Release

August 16, 2007

Burglar Apprehended

Waynesboro Police responded to a burglary in progress call to a dentist office in the 400 block of S. Linden Ave at around 3:30 a.m. this morning. Upon arrival officers observed a window on the rear of the building which appeared to have been forced open and a trash can below the window appeared to have been used to climb into the office. Officers secured the exterior of the building and observed a male subject carrying a book bag moving around inside while turning on lights in various parts of the office. The officers subsequently announced their presence and observed as the subject attempted to open a window in an effort to escape. Failing this, the subject opened a side door and was taken into custody without incident. Upon arrest the subject no longer carried the book bag but it was subsequently located inside of the business and contained a semi-automatic pistol, several magazines as well as 9 vials of Lidocain that officers discovered had been stolen from the office. A revolver was also discovered in the book bag that investigation revealed had been brought into the business by the suspect.

The subject arrested is identified as Mark Andrew Campbell, 26, of Oak Ave. in the City of Waynesboro. He has been charged with Breaking and Entering While Armed with a Deadly Weapon and Grand Larceny – Theft of a Firearm.

Storm Water Meeting In Waynesboro - August 15




The Waynesboro City Council held a meeting on Wednesday, The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with selected representatives from businesses, industries and residents concerning the proposed Storm Water Management Program and Storm Water Utility for Waynesboro.

The Waynesboro council needs $1.4 million a year from tax payers in the city. In several sessions, the council has been looking at storm water utility fees for homeowners could pay near $6 a month and they could be higher. For many business owners it could be $60 and up. Larger business and industry in the city would pay even more in fees.

City council says there are only two ways to fund the storm water fix
1) Either build a storm water financing into the general fund budget.
2) Set a utility fee.

VA State Police Back To School Safety Tips - Augst 15

Back To School Safety Tips

APPOMATTOX “As summer draws to a close, everyone needs to spend some time thinking about back-to-school safety issues”, said Sergeant David O. Cooper Public Information Officer for the state police.

For 23.5 million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. Students’ greatest risk is not in riding the bus, but in getting to the bus or entering or leaving it. Motorists need to be aware of the risks.

* Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop and load or unload children. Motorist need to slow down and prepare to stop.
* Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm mean the bus has stopped and children are boarding or exiting the bus. Motorist must come to a complete stop a safe distance from the bus and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is retracted, and the bus begins moving before they start driving again.
* Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.
* Stay away from the school bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.
* When being dropped off, exit the bus and walk ten gaited steps away from the school bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the school bus. Remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are back away from the bus.
* Use the handrails to enter and exit the bus
* Be aware of the street traffic around you. Drivers are required to follow certain rules of the road concerning buses, however, not all do. Protect yourself and watch out.

Riding to school in a car

* You might have heard before that most traffic crashes occur close to home- they do.
* Safety belts are the best form of protection drivers and passengers have in the event of a crash. They can lower your risk of injury or death.
* You are four times more likely to be seriously injured or killed if ejected from the vehicle in a crash.
* Everyone needs to be buckled up properly. That means older kids in seat belts, younger kids in child safety seats.
* The initial license issued to any person younger than 18 of age shall be deemed a provisional driver’s license. Until the holder is 18 years old, a provisional driver’s shall not authorize its holder to operate a motor with more than one passenger who is less than 18 years old for the first year after the license is issued nor more than three passengers who are less than 18 years old thereafter until the holder’s eighteenth birthday. This passenger limitation, however shall not apply to the members of the driver’s family or household.

VDOT TO RE-INSPECT BRIDGES STARTING THIS WEEK

VDOT TO RE-INSPECT BRIDGES STARTING THIS WEEK

11 Structures Similar to Minnesota Bridge Will Receive Independent Review



RICHMOND—As an additional measure to ensure the safety of Virginia ’s bridges in light of the bridge collapse in Minnesota earlier this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin re-inspecting 11 deck-truss structures in Virginia beginning Aug. 15 to ensure that there are no safety issues.



VDOT is also launching a new Web site today to provide citizens with the latest information about VDOT’s bridges. The new site, www.VirginiaDOT.org/bridges will provide a clearinghouse for citizens to gather information about Virginia ’s ongoing efforts to ensure bridge safety.



VDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) conducted a detailed review of inspection records for all structures in the commonwealth immediately following the collapse of the Minnesota bridge earlier this month. Engineers determined that 12 of the commonwealth’s 20,000 structures feature deck-truss design elements.



VDOT immediately issued orders to review the most recent inspection records of these bridges to identify any potential safety issues. All 12 bridges had been inspected within the last two years, some as recently as May of 2007.



“We found no significant findings noted in the inspection reports that would indicate any safety issues in these bridges,” said VDOT’s Chief Engineer Malcolm T. Kerley. “Although no one will know for many months exactly what caused the Minnesota bridge collapse or if it is related to its deck-truss design, we want to be sure that there were no structural safety issues on any of our deck-truss bridges. Therefore, we are sending independent inspection teams, different from those who last inspected the bridge, to physically re-inspect the structures as an added safety measure.”



The inspections will begin Aug. 15 and will be completed by mid-September. Inspection reports are due to VDOT by Oct. 1. For a schedule of these bridge inspections, click here.http://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/steel_deck_trusses.pdf



One of the 12 bridges identified in the commonwealth with deck-truss design, the Route 100 Bridge over the New River in Wythe County , is already being replaced. The old structure still stands, but does not currently carry traffic. VDOT will not re-inspect that bridge as traffic is already shifted to the replacement bridge. The other 11 bridges will receive a detailed, hands-on inspection by trained consultant bridge inspection teams.



“The bridge collapse in Minnesota is a tragedy that reminds us that there is no more important priority than the safety of our roadways and bridges,” said VDOT Commissioner David S. Ekern. “Work is already under way to replace four of the 12 deck-truss bridges we have in Virginia .”



VDOT has a robust structure inspection program that exceeds federal guidelines for bridge inspection. VDOT inspects every bridge at least once every two years and more frequently for any bridge that has known concerns with age, deterioration or damage due to accidents. Any bridge that is found to have structural safety concerns is immediately posted with reduced weight limits or immediately closed to vehicular traffic if there are any significant safety concerns.



“We are confident that the motorists of Virginia are not traveling on unsafe bridges,” Ekern said. “We are going to continue to do everything we can to be sure our existing bridges remain safe for all travelers, and we will focus even more effort to ensure that a tragedy like what we are seeing in Minnesota does not happen here in Virginia.”



For more information about VDOT’s bridges and its inspection program, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org/bridges.

Waynesboro Public Schools School Board Meeting

Waynesboro Public Schools

School Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Central Office Closed Meeting 6:15 p.m.

301 Pine Avenue Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Waynesboro, Virginia 22980

SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION

RESOLUTION

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

* Recognition of the Waynesboro Little Giant Boys Baseball Team
* The Waynesboro School Board would like to recognize the following churches for their support of our school division: Wayne Hills Baptist Church for use of their facilities; Edward Avenue Baptist Church for use of their facilities; and Wayne Hills United Methodist Church for use of their parking lot
* Recognition of Business Contributors to Wellness Program

CITIZENS TIME

CONSENT AGENDA

* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meeting of July 9, 2007.
* Petty Cash Report for the month of June 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations. Approval is requested for the recommended personnel actions.
* Additional Appropriation
* Fund Transfer Request

FINANCIAL REPORTS

* Receipts and Disbursements Report

SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent



INFORMATION ITEMS

* Policy EI – Insurance Program
* Valley Vo-Tech Update
* Teacher Assessment Plan
* Local Reading Data
* School Improvement Plans
* Silver Giant Program
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations

ACTION ITEMS

* Policies: CLA, JFCD, JHCA, KN, KNA
* Application to the Virginia Public School Authority
* Supplemental Textbooks for English 12

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WaynesboroCulture.com launched by Cultural Commission - August 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- The Waynesboro Cultural Commission has launched a website to keep citizens informed about what is happening in the city.

The website, www.waynesboroculture.com, features links to area arts organizations, festivals and other entertainment events.

Organizations and businesses may submit events to be listed in the calendar at no charge via email at calendar@waynesboroculture.com. Events may be listed up to one year in advance, and the calendar is updated on a regular basis.

In addition, the Cultural Commission is asking organizations to submit invitation-only events to be listed on the calendar so that area organizations can avoid conflicts in planning for events.

"This is a great way for us to communicate with everyone in the city," said Annie Hulen, spokesperson for and member of the Waynesboro Cultural Commission. "There are so many events going on on a regular basis that people don't even know about, and we look forward to sharing information with the public."

The Cultural Commission will also use the website to survey citizens and to get community input though online chats about issues that are relevent in the news.

The website is available at www.waynesboroculture.com.

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For more information, contact Annie Hulen at (540) 941-7825 or annie@waynesboroculture.com.

August Third Fridays to feature Eli Cook and Darrell Rose - August 13

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VDot News - August 11

ONE CONTRACT AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT



STAUNTON – On July 20, 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern, P.E. approved one project located in the VDOT Staunton District.



The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties.



Fairfield-Echols, LLC of Fishersville was awarded a $670,819.93 contract in Bath County on Route 635 from 0.19 mile west of Route 640 to 0.05 mile west to replace the bridge and approaches over Mill Creek. The bridge is currently a single lane 1932 Truss Bridge with a width of 12 feet 1 inch, and the unpaved roadway has a variable width of 12 feet to 15 feet. The proposed bridge will be shifted downstream approximately 10 feet to avoid two streams and is also a truss design. The deck width will be 22 feet wide and the roadway will be 18 feet wide. A 9.2 mile detour will be in place during the bridge replacement. A final completion date is set for April 16, 2008.

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF August 13-17, 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.



AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* No activity reported.



Interstate 81

* (NEW) Various Locations – Alternating lane and shoulder closures north and southbound due to guardrail replacement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Saturday morning with flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Various Locations – Bridge deck maintenance north and southbound with one lane traffic 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.

* Various Locations – Mowing in Verona and Fishersville.



Primary Roads

* Route 11 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* (NEW) Route 250 – Mowing from the Staunton City limits to the Waynesboro City limits.

* Route 250 – Expect delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 Monday through Friday.

* Route 256 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 340 – Guardrail weed-eating in the Verona area.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from worksite from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work in the street with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday.



Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, August 13 through Friday, Sept. 7. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* Route 608 (Tinkling Springs) – Milling with shoulder and lane closure northbound due to construction of right turn lane near Route 635 Monday through Friday.

* Route 631 – Drainage improvements and road alignment for the constructions of a turn lane at Route 285 and Route 608. Flagger traffic control with estimated completion mid-October 2007. Motorist should be aware of new traffic pattern.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure east and west due to road widening from Route 285/608 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance Monday, August 13 through Monday, August 20.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* Route 778 – Spot leveling from Route 750 to Route 777 with one lane road.

* Route 785 – Grading and drainage work with lane closures with flagger traffic control Monday, August 13 through Friday, November 2, 2007.

* (NEW) Route 797 – Grading and draining with alternating lane closures from Route 608 to Route 7 96 with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday.

* Various Roads – Shoulder work, patching, paving and mowing. Surface treatment Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.





HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads

* (NEW) Route 84 – Paving with one lane closure using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 220 – Paving at .5 mile south of Route 635 with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* Route 220 – Bridge repair from .45 mile from Route 632 south to 1.05 mile from Route 632 north. Lane closures beginning on July 19 at 8 a.m. Traffic controlled with signals.

* (NEW) Route 250 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 616 to the Monterey City limits Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 250 – Paving with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* Route 250 – Paving from Route 614 to 3.1 mile west from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday with flaggers and pilot truck controlling traffic.



Secondary Roads

* Route 612 – Hauling material.

* (NEW) Route 614 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 250 to Route 619 Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 617 west – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 654 to 0.5 mile west of Route 653 Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 620 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 614 to the West Virginia line Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 622 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 623 to the West Virginia line Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 623 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 622 to the dead end Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 624 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 654 to 2.0 mile west of Route 617 Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 631 – Paving from Route 250 to the dirt road with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 653 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 617 to the dead end Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

* (NEW) Route 678 – Krenite S application for brush control from Route 250 to the Bath County line Monday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Sept. 6.

Generals Vs Luray - August 10





Thu. Aug 9 R H X
Luray 3 9 1
Generals 5 6 2

Last game highlights:
Waynesboro leads series 2-1 , Jimmy Stanley WP(3-0) 1.67IP 2H 0ER 2K, Russ Brewer 6IP 5H 1ER 7K, Kurt Davidson 2-3 1R, Chris Enourato 1-3 1R 1 3B(2) 2RBI(25), Brandon Sizemore 1-4 1R 1RBI(28), Thomas Nelson 1-2 1R, Ryan Adams 1-3

Lieutenant Paul D. Kvasnicka Jr. Promoted - August 10

For Immediate Release: August 10,2007



Lieutenant Paul D. Kvasnicka Jr. Promoted To Captain by State Police

APPOMATTOX: Effective August 10th 2007, Lieutenant Paul D. Kvasnicka Jr. of Division Three in Appomattox County is promoted to the rank of Captain and will remain at this location as the Division Three Commander.

Kvasnicka, 53, recently served as the Headquarters Lieutenant of Division Three in Appomattox. A native of Prince George County, Kvasnicka joined the

State Police in 1973 as a Dispatcher and was assigned to State Police Headquarters in Richmond. On November 1, 1975, he was transferred to the position of Trooper, graduated from the State Police Academy on July 2, 1976 and was assigned to Chesterfield County. Captain Kvasnicka has served the State Police for 33 years and was assigned as a supervisor to several locations around the State including the State Police Academy, Lexington, and Appomattox. In addition to his normal duties, Captain Kvasnicka is the coordinator of the Department’s Chaplaincy Program.

Captain Kvasnicka earned an Associates Degree in Administration of Justice from Southside Virginia Community College and graduated from the Administrative Officers Management Program at North Carolina State University.

Captain Kvasnicka has been married to his wife Sharon for 32 years. They have two daughters, Sharla Kvasnicka and Kelly Crowder. They have three grandsons, Gage, Gavin and Collin all of Appomattox. Captain Kvasnicka’s son-in law, Stanford Crowder, is currently serving his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, stationed in Iraq.

Waynesboro School Board Meeting

Waynesboro Public Schools

School Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Central Office Closed Meeting 6:15 p.m.

301 Pine Avenue Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Waynesboro, Virginia 22980

SCHOOL BOARD AND STAFF AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION

RESOLUTION

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

* Recognition of the Waynesboro Little Giant Boys Baseball Team
* The Waynesboro School Board would like to recognize the following churches for their support of our school division: Wayne Hills Baptist Church for use of their facilities; Edward Avenue Baptist Church for use of their facilities; and Wayne Hills United Methodist Church for use of their parking lot
* Recognition of Business Contributors to Wellness Program

CITIZENS TIME

CONSENT AGENDA

* Accept the proposed School Board Agenda as presented.
* Minutes for School Board meeting of July 9, 2007.
* Petty Cash Report for the month of June 2007
* Approval of personnel recommendations. Approval is requested for the recommended personnel actions.
* Additional Appropriation
* Fund Transfer Request

FINANCIAL REPORTS

* Receipts and Disbursements Report

SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS

* Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent



INFORMATION ITEMS

* Policy EI – Insurance Program
* Valley Vo-Tech Update
* Teacher Assessment Plan
* Local Reading Data
* School Improvement Plans
* Silver Giant Program
* Update on the Kate Collins Renovations

ACTION ITEMS

* Policies: CLA, JFCD, JHCA, KN, KNA
* Application to the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA

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WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

AGENDA FOR

WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

TO BE HELD

MONDAY, AUGUST 13,2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,

ROOM 104, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL BUILDING,

503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Consent Agenda. (Any item placed on the consent agenda shall be removed and considered as a separate matter, if so requested by any member of Council. Otherwise, all items will be voted on with one (1) motion.)

A. Consider the adoption of a resolution for a Legislative Body Relating to a Money Purchase Plan.

3. Planning Matters.

A. Hold a Joint Public Hearing on the request of Brasil W. Hamrick, agent, for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for preliminary subdivision plat approval to subdivide a 2.571-acre tract located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its intersection with Guilford Lane in order to create a proposed 16-lot residential development. The subject property is known by City Tax Map #24-1 -Dl, #24-3-20B & 24-1-B.

B. Hold a Joint Public Hearing on the request of Brasil W. Hamrick, agent for Scott J. Hudson, owner, for a conditional use permit to allow a six-unit townhouse building (shown as Lots 11-16 on the New Townhouse Development preliminary plat) to be relieved from the requirement of City Code Section 98-138 which stipulates that all residential units must have public street frontage. This request is made in connection with the proposed 2.571-acre, 16-lot subdivision. The subject property is located on the south side of White Bridge Road at its intersection with Guilford Lane and is known by City Tax Map #24-1-D1, #24-3-20B & #24-1-B.

4. Receive a report from Dr. Robin Crowder, Superintendent of Waynesboro Public Schools and a presentation by Mr. Doug Norcross, School Board Chairman, concerning the Kate Collins Middle School Renovation Project.

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AGENDA FOR WAYNESBORO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR BUSINESS

MEETING TO BE HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 13,2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 104, CHARLES T. YANCEY MUNICIPAL

BUILDING, 503 WEST MAIN STREET, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA.

5. Consider a Resolution adopting the Charter of the Central Shenandoah Criminal

Justice Training Academy and approving the membership of the City Sheriffs

Office, the Waynesboro Police Department, and the Department of Emergency

Management in the Academy.

6. Consider an ordinance to increase tipping fees at the Augusta County Regional Landfill.

7. Consider adoption of a Dog Exercise Area Master Plan and renewed adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Dog Exercise Areas to reflect adoption of the Dog Exercise Area Master Plan.

8. Consider a request from Pastor Shirley Spruell, Church of God of Prophecy, 1532 Second Street, for amplified music and the closure of one block of Second Street, for a Community Blessing Outreach to be held on September 8, 2007 from 12 PM to 9 PM.

9. Receive a report from the City Attorney and City Manager concerning the process for petitioning the Circuit Court for a referendum(a) concerning certain Capital Improvement Projects.

10. Citizen Comment Period.

11. Communication, Correspondence and Calendar.

12. Adjourn.

Staunton Police Department recently received its seventh accreditation award - August 9

NEWS RELEASE

August 9, 2007

The Staunton Police Department recently received its seventh accreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) at the Commission’s summer conference in Montreal. Currently, only the Staunton Police Department and Tampa, Florida Police Department have received seven accreditation awards.

The police department was recognized for meritorious accreditation for maintaining continuous accreditation for more than 15 years and was named as a CALEA flagship agency. Flagship departments are chosen based on their past performance as accredited law enforcement agencies and serve to provide examples to other agencies.

Accreditation for police agencies is voluntary and the Staunton Police Department has been accredited since 1985; becoming only the sixth department in the country with that distinction. In order to achieve accredited status, the police department must comply with more than 400 standards that encompass all aspects of law enforcement and administration.

The police department completed its on-site assessment in April and was recommended for reaccreditation by the Commission during their awards banquet in Montreal. The accreditation process is continuous and the police department must submit annual reports to CALEA attesting to continued compliance with the standards and will be due for their next on-site assessment in April of 2010.

Car Burns in Wreck -August 8



Still being investigated by Va State Police.