Homicid in Waynesboro - May 4

Waynesboro Police Department

Media Release

May 4, 2007

Homicide Investigation

As reported earlier, the Waynesboro Police Department continues to investigate a homicide that was discovered on May 3^rd, 2007 at approximately 8:13 PM

at a residence in the 300 block of Port Republic Road.

The 73 year old male victim, who resided at this residence, has been identified as Jay Bernard Butler. Mr. Butler was found deceased in the residence by police who made a forced entry after being summoned by a person described as a “care taker”. The” care taker “had responded to the scene after receiving communication that some harm may have come to Mr. Butler.

Officers discovered that Mr. Butler had suffered multiple trauma, however no precise cause of death has been determined pending the examination of the deceased by a medical examiner and an autopsy.

The preliminary investigation revealed two “persons of interest” in the case and a missing vehicle which belonged to the victim. This information was transmitted nationwide to all law enforcement agencies who were asked to “be on the lookout” for the persons and car.

Meanwhile Investigators processed the crime scene, collected evidence and conducted interviews with several persons connected to the case. This investigation continues, however, the two individuals identified earlier as” persons of interest” have at this time been deemed suspects and warrants for their arrest have been issued for violation of Virginia code 18.2-32, Second Degree Murder.

The two suspects in the case, who are considered fugitives and believed to have fled the Commonwealth, are the daughter of the victim who resided with him in the residence, and her supposed boyfriend. They are identified as Natasha Maready, 28 and Brian James Roadcap, 27 who resides in Staunton.

Maready is described as a white female 5’ 6” 260 -280 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Roadcap is described as a white male 6’ 0 “, 160lbs. with brown hair and Blue eyes.

The vehicle they are believed to have taken from Mr. Butler, and may still be in, is a 1997 bluish / green Toyota, bearing Virginia License JCP-8810.

Both Suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.

Waynesboro Public Schools School Board Meeting - May 3

Waynesboro Public Schools
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School Closed Meeting – None
1020 Jefferson 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 - None
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
VSBA Art Contest Winners
Augusta Chamber of Commerce Academic Achievers – Class of 2007
FCCLA Conference Participants
Recognition of Carol Coyner
Recognition of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook
William Perry Marquee
Acceptance of Gifts
CITIZENS TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes for School Board meeting of April 10.
Petty Cash Report for the month of April 2007: None
Additional Appropriation:
Fund Transfer Request:
Approval of personnel recommendations. Approval is requested for the recommended personnel actions.
Approval of Overnight Field Trip – Journalism Camp
REPORTS
Receipts and Disbursements Report
Reports by School Board Members and Superintendent
INFORMATION ITEMS
Berkeley Glenn Elementary Presentation
Textbook Adoption
Update on Kate Collins
Revision to the Kate Collins Program of Studies
Safe and Drug Free Grant
Policies
School Board Retreat
ACTION ITEMS
Keyboarding Textbook Adoption
ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - May 3

ADVANCED

A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA

_________________________________________________________________________________

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, MAY 2007 – PROCLAMATION

5-04 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC

5-05 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

5-06 GREENVILLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

Consider submission of grant proposal to DCR for bioretention/stormwater management improvements in an amount not to exceed $72,871.

Local funding source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account #80000-8015-41

5-07 BUILDING INSPECTIONS FEES

Consider draft ordinance and authorize advertisement for Public Hearing.

5-08 COURTHOUSE SECURITY FEES

Consider draft ordinance and authorize advertisement for Public Hearing.

5-09 LANDFILL TIPPING FEES

Consider Landfill Committee’s recommendation to increase Commercial/Industrial tipping fees from $40 to $42 and authorize County Attorney to draft ordinance.

5-10 REASSESSMENT – 2009

Consider offer received for 2009 reassessment. The Committee recommends Blue Ridge Mass Appraisal with the acceptance of the following alternates:

1. Section 3.4B. is deleted for a reduction of .25¢ per parcel

2. Section 4.7A.1.e. is amended from a value of $1,000 to $5,000 for a reduction of .35¢ per parcel

5-11 CONSENT AGENDA

5-11.1 MINUTES

Consider minutes of the following meetings:

· Budget Hearing, Wednesday, April 18, 2007

· Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, April 23, 2007

5-11.2 CLAIMS

Consider claims paid since April 11, 2007.

(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)

5-12 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

5-13 CLOSED SESSION

H:5-9ra1.07

A Taste Of Waynesboro - May 2

Motivation Speaker At Waynesboro High School - May 2

Wednesday 2, 2007 – 7:00 pm Waynesboro high school auditorium Aaron Davis a inspirational speaker , spoke to parents and kids about how to in prove relanships between parents and there children. He also gave advice on how parents should listin to there children. He gave examples of his own life from tales of his children and stories of his father.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

An Old-Fashioned May Day - May 2

Tuesday 1, 2007- Two dozen attended An Old-Fashioned May Day on Broad Street for a event sponsored by A Fairies’ Circle: Your Spiritual Gift Shop.

A Fairies’ Circle offers a selection of spiritual supplies, ranging from crystals and cloaks to crosses and biblical quotations. Mary Kirby organized the May Day festivities. Some of activities enjoyed by people attending included a maypole dance and the crowning of a king and queen. Event where held outside A Fairies’ Circle at The Colonnade shopping center.

Photo Sigrid Anderson

Story Nathan Combs

Waynesboro Sports - May 1

Boys Varsity Baseball VS Robert E. Lee High School

Boys Varsity Soccer VS Robert E. Lee High School

GO TO

http://waynesborohighschoolsports.blogspot.com/

Wheelchair Basketball Announcement - May 1

Go TO

http://organizationnews.blogspot.com/

Staunton Mayor Lacy King has called a special meeting of the Staunton City Council - May 1

Staunton Mayor Lacy King has called a special meeting of the Staunton City Council for 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Staunton City Council Chambers. Council Chambers is on the first floor of Staunton City Hall, 116 West Beverley Street.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Staunton’s proposed 2008 budget, to establish a tax rate, and to adopt a 2008 city budget.

The next regular meeting of the Staunton City Council will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10.

May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. - May 1

Virginia State Police Remind All Drivers

to “Share the Road” with Motorcycles

May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

APPOMATTOX - Motorcycle riders now account for one out of every ten U.S. road fatalities each year – with motorcyclist deaths from traffic crashes rising each of the last eight years.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,553 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal highway crashes in 2005. Of those, 56 percent involved another vehicle in addition to the motorcycle in the crash.

That’s why The Virginia State Police Division Three announced today that they are joining with other federal, local highway safety and law enforcement organizations in proclaiming May 2007 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” All motorists are reminded to safely “Share the Road” with motorcycles and to be extra alert when driving to help keep motorcyclists safe.

“With warmer weather here, more motorcycles are back on the roads. Drivers of passenger vehicles need to be extra alert,” said Virginia State Police Sergeant David Cooper. “Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road so folks in other vehicles need to really look out for them—and to take extra care to safely ‘Share the Road.”

Motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their smaller size. “It’s crucial that motorists always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections ” said Sergeant Cooper.

Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than passenger vehicle drivers in the event of a crash and that research shows that approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a motorcycle rider, while only 20 percent of passenger car crashes injure or kill a driver or passenger in their vehicle. In fact, per vehicle mile traveled in 2005, motorcyclists were 37 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than occupants in passenger vehicles according to NHTSA.

Sergeant Cooper offered several tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways:

Ø Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane;

Ø Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections;

Ø Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic;

Ø Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a mo­torcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed;

Ø Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to passenger vehicles pose major hazards to motor­cyclists;

Ø Allow more following distance, three or four sec­onds, when following a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emer­gency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.

Sergeant Cooper said, “Motorcyclists have responsibilities, too, by following the rules of the roadway, being alert to other drivers, and always wearing protective gear”.

“All too often after a crash, the drivers of other vehicles involved say they never saw the motorcyclist and were unable to respond in time and that is no excuse ” said Sergeant Cooper. Too many lives are being lost. Our message to all drivers is: make this the first year in recent years when motorcycle fatalities do not increase. Do your part by safely ‘Sharing the Road’ with motorcycles.”