The Waynesboro Police Department would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind all of our citizens of some important crime prevention tips. These are good to know at all times, but especially around the holiday time period. During the holidays, the potential for thefts and robberies increase. More people are out and about, and they are carrying more gifts and money than during other times of the year. We would like to stress there is no need to be afraid, but always stay aware of your surroundings and keep the following tips in mind.
Carry your valuables wisely. Do not keep cash in your wallet. Instead, keep it in an inside pocket and only carry the credit cards you'll need.
Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave packages in your car, put them in the trunk. Keep receipts with you.
Carry a cell phone with you. If someone makes you suspicious or uncomfortable, notify security or call the police.
Whenever possible, park and walk in well-lit areas. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially the people around you.
Carry your purse close to you, with the opening or flap towards your body. Never leave a purse unattended in a shopping cart.
Do not keep a wallet, credit cards or cash in a backpack. If you are in a crowd, consider carrying the backpack in front of you. Pickpockets can quickly and easily remove items from a backpack without being noticed by the owner.
Protect your credit card numbers and other personal information. Carefully dispose of receipts that have a credit card number on them. Never provide credit card information in response to unsolicited calls or emails.
Don't announce your new high-dollar purchases after the holidays. Break down the boxes of TVs, stereos, computers, etc. and turn them inside out before putting them in the trash.
Stay alert to your surroundings while shopping. Try to shop with friends or family and always be aware of your surroundings.
Watch purchases while eating in food court areas. Packages can easily be picked up or swapped if you aren’t watching them while eating.
Have your keys in hand prior to leaving the store. If you don’t, you may have to sit your packages down while digging your key out. This gives a potential thief an opportunity to grab your bags and run.
If you are traveling for the holidays, make your home look "lived in". Have a friend or neighbor collect your mail and newspapers or have your service suspended while you are away. Use timers to turn lights off and on.
Keep your house well lit on the outside. Light is one of the strongest deterrents to crime. Turn your outside lights on. Use compact florescent lights to save electricity and money.
Don’t display gifts in your home, under your Christmas tree, that can be seen from the windows. That can be an invitation to a thief.
Always know who is at your door prior to opening it. If you cannot see who is there, ask them to identify themselves.
Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to reduce your chances of being a victim of crime. If you have any questions about crime prevention, contact the crime prevention officer at 942-6683 or via e-mail at kearneymp@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
Wayne Theatre releases holiday cards - Decmber 2
For immediate release - The Wayne Theatre is getting ready for the holidays and is decked out in red bows and garland - on paper, that is. Holiday cards are back from the printer with a black-and-white drawing of the Wayne with some holiday embellishments.
The notecards are now available for the Christmas season - and feature an inside message that reads "Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year." Share holiday cheer and your love of Waynesboro with these one-of-a-kind holiday cards.
The cards are available in limited quantities at the Wayne Theatre Office at 531 West Main Street, Suite 1, in downtown Waynesboro. Cards are available for 75 cents each.
For more information, call (540) 943-9999 or visit http://www.waynetheatre.org/ on the World Wide Web.
Vdot News - Decmber 2
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF December 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
* Mile marker 96 – Bridge cleaning and painting. Alternating lane and shoulder closures. Sunday to Saturday, 24 hours a day except 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 237 to 205 – Litter clean-up.
* Various locations – Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both north and southbound. Night work Monday to Thursday night, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* Various Routes – Litter pickup countywide.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Shoulder repair from Springhill Road to Route 42. Single lane traffic.
* (NEW) Route 670 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 604, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 674 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Route 670, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 676 – Tree trimming from Route 670 to Route 726, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 693 – Tree trimming from Route 252 north to Route 252 south, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 730 ( Strbling Springs Road ) – Drainage work. Work location is .9 mile south of Route 747 to .3 mile north of Route 761. Monday, Dec. 3 to Tuesday, Dec. 4, no lane closures. Road will be closed Monday, Dec. 10 to Friday, Dec. 14. Detour for Route 730: Southbound traffic on Route 730 take Route 747 ( Freemason Run Road ) east to Route 761 ( Bull Mountain Road . Go south on Route 761 1.5 miles to Route 730. Northbound traffic take Route 761 to Route 747 west .5 mile sot Route 730. Detour is two miles long.
* (NEW) Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 912 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Route 660, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, litter clean up, pot hole patching, brush cutting, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various roads – Bridge maintenance.
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
* Mile marker 96 – Bridge cleaning and painting. Alternating lane and shoulder closures. Sunday to Saturday, 24 hours a day except 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Interstate 81
* (NEW) Mile marker 237 to 205 – Litter clean-up.
* Various locations – Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both north and southbound. Night work Monday to Thursday night, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 608 between Route 608 to Route 1360.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* Various Routes – Litter pickup countywide.
Secondary Roads
* Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County line, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 613 – Shoulder repair from Springhill Road to Route 42. Single lane traffic.
* (NEW) Route 670 – Tree trimming from Route 252 to Route 604, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 674 – Tree trimming from Route 675 to Route 670, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 676 – Tree trimming from Route 670 to Route 726, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 693 – Tree trimming from Route 252 north to Route 252 south, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 730 ( Strbling Springs Road ) – Drainage work. Work location is .9 mile south of Route 747 to .3 mile north of Route 761. Monday, Dec. 3 to Tuesday, Dec. 4, no lane closures. Road will be closed Monday, Dec. 10 to Friday, Dec. 14. Detour for Route 730: Southbound traffic on Route 730 take Route 747 ( Freemason Run Road ) east to Route 761 ( Bull Mountain Road . Go south on Route 761 1.5 miles to Route 730. Northbound traffic take Route 761 to Route 747 west .5 mile sot Route 730. Detour is two miles long.
* (NEW) Route 898 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 903 – Tree trimming from Route 693 to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 912 – Tree trimming from Route 610 to Route 660, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 914 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to Route 635, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 933 – Tree trimming from Route 340 south to end of state maintenance, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* (NEW) Route 1401 – Tree trimming from Route 1402 to Route 1403, Monday to Friday, daylight hours.
* Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, litter clean up, pot hole patching, brush cutting, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various roads – Bridge maintenance.
Leaf pick up - Decmber 2
Staunton Public Works has delayed its second round of leaf collection for approximately two weeks to reflect what is emerging as an extremely late leaf fall this year. Instead of beginning December 7 as originally scheduled, the second round of collection will begin December 26.
The city’s leaf collection is scheduled well in advance to meet operational needs, but based on many years of experience with actual times leaves begin to fall. However, the unusually warm fall this year has delayed leaf fall for so long that many leaves would have been still on trees when the last pickup ended. By delaying the second round of collection, residents will be able to get most of their leaves to the curb before their area is collected.
Maps showing the revised schedule are posted to the city’s Internet site and are on the Government Access Cable Channel. A copy is also attached in JPG format. We would appreciate any additional publicity the media could generate to inform residents of these changes.
Doug Cochran APR
Customer Relations
City of Staunton
Robbery - November 14
The Staunton Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that occurred on November 13, 2007 at the 7-11 located at 427 N Coalter Street. Two subjects entered the store shortly after 1:00 am and demanded money from the cash register. Both subjects, who were armed with handguns, fled on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of money.
The first suspect is described as a black male in his 20s, approximately 5’10”. He was wearing a white shirt, ball cap and bandana covering his mouth. The second subject is described as a black male in his 20s, approximately 6’0” wearing a ball cap, white shirt and bandana covering his mouth.
Missing Boy Found- November 11
November 11, 2007 - An 8 year old boy that was lost on Saturday night in Nelson County, was found. The boy was with his parents about 5:30 pm when he wondered off from his family in a heavily wooded area. About 200 people helped locate the boy. After he was found he was taken to AMC for treatment.
Photo/Story Nathan Combs
Vdot news - Novmber 10
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF November 12-16, 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
* Mile marker 93 to mile marker 95 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Hickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday, except from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday and Saturday.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 –Bridge sweeping, night-time mobile operation with left lane closure Tuesday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
* (NEW) Various locations – Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both north and southbound. Flaggers on-site. Work is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
* Mile markers 233 to 237 - Various bridges, bridge deck maintenance, northbound and southbound, one lane closure, Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 1390 (Westminster Drive) between Route 608 and Route 1360.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on November 14.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Routes – Litter pickup countywide.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County Line Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Expect lane closures due to pipe installation from Route 776 to Route 775 on November 15.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 November 14.
* (NEW) Route 619 – Expect lane closures due to pipe installation from Route 254 to Route 865 on November 14.
* Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 636 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 640 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 646 – Expect lane closures due to ditch cleaning from Route 699 and Route 42 on November 13.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648, November 14.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608, November 14.
* Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 657 – Tree trimming from Route 340 to Route 1205 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to cleaning and painting of bridge with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Route 834 – Tree trimming, Route 631 to Route 634 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 838 – Tree trimming, from Route 919 to Route 604 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 850 – Tree trimming, from Route 620 to Route 838 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, brush cutting, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various roads – Bridge maintenance.
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
* Mile marker 93 to mile marker 95 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Hickory Hill) and over railroads at mile marker 95 due to cleaning and painting bridge 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday, except from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday and Saturday.
Interstate 81
* Mile marker 205 to 237 – Debris pickup Tuesday through Friday.
* Mile marker 205 to 237 –Bridge sweeping, night-time mobile operation with left lane closure Tuesday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
* (NEW) Various locations – Guardrail installation. Alternating lane and shoulder closures both north and southbound. Flaggers on-site. Work is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
* Mile markers 233 to 237 - Various bridges, bridge deck maintenance, northbound and southbound, one lane closure, Monday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Primary Roads
* Route 250 – Minor delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 and from Route 1390 (Westminster Drive) between Route 608 and Route 1360.
* Route 262 – Debris pickup from Interstate 81 to Route 11 on November 14.
* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from work site from Route 608 to Route 1501 for paving on Rose Avenue with flagger traffic control during daylight hours.
* (NEW) Various Routes – Litter pickup countywide.
Secondary Roads
* (NEW) Route 604 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to the Rockbridge County Line Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 608 – Expect lane closures due to pipe installation from Route 776 to Route 775 on November 15.
* Route 608 – Debris pickup from Route 340 to I-64 November 14.
* (NEW) Route 619 – Expect lane closures due to pipe installation from Route 254 to Route 865 on November 14.
* Route 620 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 252 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 636 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 640 – Tree trimming from Route 285 to Route 250 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 646 – Expect lane closures due to ditch cleaning from Route 699 and Route 42 on November 13.
* Route 647 – Debris pickup from Route 11 to Route 648, November 14.
* Route 648 – Debris pickup from Route 647 to Route 608, November 14.
* Route 652 – Tree trimming from Route 608 to the end of state maintenance Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 657 – Tree trimming from Route 340 to Route 1205 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 675 – Tree trimming from Route 11 to Route 693 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 817 – Tree trimming from Route 701 to Route 613 Tuesday through Friday.
* Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to cleaning and painting of bridge with flagger traffic control Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Route 834 – Tree trimming, Route 631 to Route 634 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 838 – Tree trimming, from Route 919 to Route 604 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Route 850 – Tree trimming, from Route 620 to Route 838 Tuesday through Friday.
* (NEW) Various Roads – Shoulder repairs, brush cutting, and scraping dirt roads.
* Various roads – Bridge maintenance.
Forgery - November 10
NEWS RELEASE
November 9, 2007
On November 8, 2007 Sarah Elizabeth Cummings, W/F, 18 yoa, of 95 Old Churchville
Rd, Staunton, was arrested on two counts of Forgery and two counts of Uttering. She was released on an unsecured bond.
The Staunton Police Department had previously issued a press release, seeking
information concerning this incident. A call to Crimestoppers led to the arrest.
This incident remains under investigation and additional suspects are being sought.
Anyone having further information concerning this investigation is asked to contact the Staunton Police Department at 540-332-3842 or to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-322-
2017.
Gun - November 10
NEWS RELEASE
On November 8, 2007 the Staunton Police Department recovered all of the items
reported stolen on November 7, 2007 which included a Virginia State Police Badge, a
Waynesboro Police Department issued Glock model 22, 40 cal. semi-automatic pistol,
and duty belt.
Arrested in this case was Staunton resident, Daniel Jordan Goepel, w/m, 18 years of age He was incarcerated at the Middle River Regional Jail. A 16 year old male juvenile will also be charged in this case. The Staunton Police Department was assisted in the investigation by members of the WASSP Task Force.
Animal Cruelty - November 10
NEWS RELEASE
The Staunton Police Department is conducting an investigation into animal cruelty and is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this case.
On November 6, 2007 Animal Control Officers found an adult brindle pit-bull abandoned
in a vacant lot behind 2628 West Beverley Street. The dog was malnourished and secured with a heavy chain.
On Friday November 16, 2007 at 10:00 am, there will be a hearing before the Staunton
General District Court at 113 East Beverley Street on the petition of the Staunton Police Department to determine whether the dog has been “abandoned, neglected, or cruelly treated and whether the owner or caretaker is able to adequately provide for such animal or is a fit or proper person to own such animal”. The owner is unknown at this time.
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