Car Wreck On South Delphine - Feb. 9, 2007

WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE

On 02/09/07 at 6pm. the Waynesboro Emergency Operations Center received a call in reference to a vehicle striking a power pole in the 800 block of S. Delphine avenue. As emergency personnel were responding to the scene they received a second call from an anonymous citizen stating that 3 black males had gotten out of the vehicle that struck the power pole and they were currently running North from the accident scene.

As emergency personnel arrived at the scene it was determined that a 1998 Chevrolet 4 door had struck a power pole and came to rest in the driveway of a residence in the 800 block of South Delphine avenue. Further investigation revealed that a 10 foot section of the power pole had been severed, two chain link fences had been damaged, an assortment of lawn ornaments had been damaged and three parked vehicles had sustained minor damage. The damage to the 1998 Chevrolet 4 door is estimated at $10,000. The damage to the parked vehicles, fences, lawn ornaments, and power pole is estimated at $5000.

Two juvenile passengers were questioned near the accident scene and were later released to their parents. An adult suspect was questioned by Police after the Waynesboro First Aid Crew responded to a call for service in reference to an adult male who had been injured in an accident. The adult male suspect was later taken to the hospital by family members.

This case is currently under investigation and charges are pending.

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Car Slides Into House - Feb. 7, 2007

PHOTO: The fence and the right front of the house where damaged by the vehicle.

Wednesday Feb. 7, 2007- 9:45 am a vehicle lost control on 10^th street and hit an abandon house. Road conditions where blamed for the crash. There where no injuries in the accident and the driver was ticked.

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Cold and Snow - Feb. 7, 2007

PHOTO: Looking down town Waynesboro snow and ice covered the street early Wednesday.

Wednesday Feb. 7, 2007- 12am roads covered with snow and ice made it dangers for any one driving on Tuesday night Wednesday morning. Numerous traffic accidents where reported in August Co. With tempers in the 20s snow tuned in to dangers ice.

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Robbery - Feb. 6, 2007

PHOTO 1: Thomas Leath in the back of a Sheriff Patrol car.

PHOTO 2: Inside the van, was a clutter of Mr. Leath’s belongings.

PHOTO 3: The blue mini van Mr. was driving.

PHOTO 4: EZ Mart where the robbery occurred.

Tuesday Feb. 6, 2007 – 5:15pm Waynesboro police received a call about a robbery at EZ Mart on North Delphine and 4^th St. The clerk reported that a man had come into the store claiming to have a gun, then demanded money. The robber then fled north on 340 while being followed by a citizen, who gave the police updates as to where the robber was. Police got Thomas Leath of Stony Creek stopped in Harriston. After searching Mr. Leath’s mini van officers were unable to find a firearm. Mr. Leath appeared to be intoxicated and is being charged with robbery.

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Milk Truck on 250 - Feb. 6, 2007

PHOTO 1: The over turned tractor and trailer that was carrying milk.

PHOTO 2: Looking at the under side of the tank.

PHOTO 3, 4: Firefighters using an erodent material to keep the milk from spreading.

PHOTO 5: The Augusta Co. Hazardous Materials Team truck.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007 – 3:00pm An estimated 2000 gallons of milk spilled out of a tractor trailer while getting off I-64. The probable cause of the accident was speeding by Andrew Moyers, of Harrisonburg. No one was hurt in the single vehicle accident. Augusta Co. Hazardous Materials Team, as well as the Department of Environmental Quality was called to the scene because unpasturized milk is considered a hazardous material due to bacteria.

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Egging Persists in Waynesboro- Police Media Release -Feb. 6, 2007

February 6, 2007

Waynesboro Police have answered at least two dozen reports since January 15^th of vehicles that had been splattered with eggs. The most recent calls came in this morning and like the majority of previous calls were in the Tree Streets area of the city. In addition, officers have responded to calls in neighborhoods adjacent to the Tree Streets such as Club Court, Mt. Vernon and Arch Ave etc. Most of the eggings that are discovered and cleaned off quickly result in no damage to the vehicles but on a few occasions there has been damage to the cars paint or finish.

Officers have intensified patrols in and around likely target areas and have enlisted the help of local businesses that sell eggs to report any suspicious activity.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call the Waynesboro Police Department at 540-942-6675 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-322-2017.

Questions may be directed to Sgt. Kelly Walker at 540-942-6537 or e-mail walkerkl@ci.waynesboro.va.us

Sgt. Kelly Walker

Services Division

Waynesboro Police Department

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Car Wreck On North Delphine - Feb. 6, 2007

PHOTO 1: Marcus Thomas, being stabilized for transport to the hospital.

PHOTO 2: Mr.Thomas on a stretcher being taken to an awaiting balance.

PHOTO 3, 4: Damage to the car.

Tuesday Feb. 6, 2007 – 2:45 pm A Dooms’ fire truck driven by Joshua Major traveling on the 600 block of N. Delphine headed south was involved in an accident with a 1984 Oldsmobile, driven by Marcus Thomas. When the accident occurred the truck was operating in Emergency mode because it was called to an earlier incident involving a tractor trailer on 250E. Mr. Thomas’ vehicle was heading on east on 4^th St. when it collided with the fire truck at the intersection of 4^th and N. Delphine striking the fire engine on a rear panel causing damage to the front end of the car. Mr. Thomas was taken to Augusta Medical Center with unknown injuries. The incident is still currently under investigation.

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Fier On Aero Drive - Feb. 5, 2007

PHOTO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Firefighters beat back the flames on the front side of the house.

PHOTO 7: Firer on the side of the house by the driveway.

PHOTO 8: A water cannon had to be used put out the fire.

PHOTO 9: Firefighters getting houses.

PHOTO 10: A portable water cannon manned by Firefighters on the side of the house.

PHOTO 11, 12,: Firefighters and there gear coated with ice.

Monday Feb. 5, 2007- Between 7:30pm and 7:45 firefighters where called out to Aero Drive near the air port in Waynesboro. No one was home at the time of the fire, the owners where a way and when they came home found there house all ready on fire. They then called 9-1-1. The fire cruse had to not only to contend with the fire, but a tempter that where hovering around zero. Water on the driveway froze in a long sheet of ice. The ice also coated the firefighters. Preston L. Yancey was aided by Augusta County, Stuarts Draft and Waynesboro. The cause of the fire was not known and is still under invitation. Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Snow????? - Feb. 2, 2007

Photo: looking down 250 East in Waynesboro wet pavement but no ice or snow.

Friday Feb. 2, 2007- Forecasts predicted snow and ice for Augusta today. There was a sprinkle of rain and even some sun. The temp stayed between the 30’s and low 40’s.

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Cabin Burnes Down

PHOTO 1: The cabin engulfed in flames.

PHOTO 2,4,5,6: Firefighters putting out the flames.

PHOTO 7,8: firefighters clearing obstructions from the cabin.

Friday Feb. 2, 2007- About 3:15 am fire fighters where called out to a cabin on Vel-Mar Ln. Chief Mays was the first one on the scene “it was a ball of fire” he said. No one was home at the time of the fire and there where no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Update: Clothing was found around the fire place which may have been the cause of the fire. The fire had burned out the floor around the fireplace where the clothing had been found. Total loss are estimated at 50.000 dollars in damages. Owner of the cabin John H. White was dues have insurance on the cabin where his son was living

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