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Vol. 8, No. 22 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper MAY 31, 2012 Killer gets three years Traces of PCP, alcohol and heroin in victim made him ‘dangerously’ intoxicated, attorney says BY DERRICK PERKINS A remorseful Fabian Johnson apolo- gized to Bob Cory McNeely’s family May 24 shortly before being sentenced to 11 years jail time — with all but three years and five months suspended — for the man’s death. “I wish Bob was still here,” John- son told Alexan- We’re all dria Circuit the authors Court Judge of our own James PHOTO/VERENA RADULOVIC Clark. “I A MEMORIAL THROUGH MUSIC: Alexandrians somberly commemorated the American soldiers who died serving their story and we’re all hope his country on Memorial Day, but they also celebrated their lives with a vivacious jazz concert at Old Town’s Waterfront Park. responsible for our family can The Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, performed as part of the celebration. Not far away at Rocky Versace actions. Plaza in Del Ray, residents and dignitaries held a solemn ceremony for the 67 Alexandrians who perished during the forgive me, Vietnam War. and I hope Judge James Clark - God for- gave me.” Johnson, 19, of Washington, D.C., Virginia Supreme Court kicks alley shot McNeely, 40, twice with a hand- gun during a confrontation on the 1200 block of Wythe St. on October 20. Mc- fight back to local judges Neely, a city resident, succumbed to his Boat club’s access to coveted of a 1972 case. Though city officials wounds at Fairfax Hospital shortly af- waterfront property still quickly declared the decision a vic- terward. unsettled tory, the high court declined to settle Though Johnson initially fled, fed- the longstanding issue. eral authorities caught up with him in “From the city and restaurant BY DERRICK PERKINS Georgia on November 3 and charged perspectives, we feel like an error him with first-degree murder. In April, was corrected,” said Chris Spera, The commonwealth’s top judges Johnson struck a plea deal with prosecu- deputy city attorney. “We didn’t feel kicked the legal battle for control tors. In return, Johnson faced voluntary the 1972 case had anything to do of Old Town’s coveted Wales Alley manslaughter and shooting in the com- with this [question]. We felt that it back to Alexandria Circuit Court on mission of a felony charges. was our alley — a Friday. Prosecutors largely agreed with John- public alley — and The Virginia Supreme son’s team of lawyers on the circum- we had the rights Court ruled an earlier circuit stances of the shooting. Johnson, who to it. We could, court decision, in favor of the grew up in Alexandria and frequently and did, license it PHOTO/DAVID SACHS Old Dominion Boat Club, in- The debate over control of Wales Alley SEE KILLER | 6 correctly applied the outcome has been sent back to Alexandria Cir- SEE ALLEY | 11 cuit Court. PRIMARY VOTER GUIDE: EXAMINING THE 14 DEMOCRATS RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL - 13 2 | May 31, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Christine Roland Garner I Sell More Because I Do More! OLD TOWN DEL RAY Wonderfully updated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath end townhouse with over 2,200 sq ft of living space and refinished wood floors throughout. Foyer entry, desirable open floor plan, dining room and living room with wood burning fireplace, custom built-ins and French doors to a deck. Great kitchen with COMING SOON Soapstone counters, white cabinets and wood floors is open to the dining room. Upper level with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths including the Owner’s Suite with a private bath. The top level features a home office and 3rd bed- room. Large walk-out lower level family room with fireplace, built-ins, full bath and French doors to the fenced yard with patio. Ample storage including PDS to attic. Great location just blocks from shops, restaurants, Trader Joes and Braddock METRO. ROSEMONT $519,000 $649,000 Leave your car at home! This beautiful Harry Braswell renovation with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 3 finished levels is located just a few blocks from Enjoy Del Ray Living! This classic 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath METRO, shops and restaurants in Old Town and Del Ray. Charming front Bungalow built in 1930 is full of charm with high ceilings yard with flagstone patio and stacked stone wall. Living room and dining & light filled rooms. Inviting front porch, huge living room room with chair rail and crown mouldings. Reconfigured kitchen with 42” Cherry cabinets, granite counters and SS appliances. Lower level family with wood burning fireplace and dining room big enough room with custom built-ins, recessed lighting and walk-out stairs to the back to host large dinner parties! Renovated kitchen with lots yard with a brick patio, deck and alley access. Ample storage with approx. of working space, 42” cabinets and granite cabinets with 15 linear feet of closet space added to the upper level bedrooms. access to the back yard. Two main level bedrooms includ- ing a Master Suite with private half bath. Large unfin- OLD TOWN / FORDS LANDING ished basement and attic with PDS provide ample storage space and expansion possibilites. Great yard with patio, $1,749,000 surrounded by gardens and a garage. Blocks to shops & restaurants on “The Avenue” and METRO. One of a kind 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home designed by architect Ar- thur Cotton Moore with over 3200 sq ft of luxurious in-town liv- ing. Gracious room sizes, formal living room with French doors to a roof top terrace & dining room with 8ft palladium window and domed ceiling. Gourmet kitchen with 42” cabinetry, granite counters & breakfast area. Two bedroom suites with luxury baths and walk in closets. Private patio, 2 rooftop terraces, steam shower & spa! Steps to the riverfront & blocks to shops & restaurants. My Priorities Are Simple...They’re Yours! For additional information & Photos, Go To: www.ChristineGarner.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM May 31, 2012 | 3 Boat club ends 39-year legal CLOSING COSTS battle with federal government PAID PHOTO/DAVID SACHS Open House Saturday 1pm - 4pm! The Old Dominion Boat Club, a private club at the foot of King Street, won a decades-long battle for its property earlier this month. 1 Bedroom’s from $259,900 2 Bedroom’s from $354,900 Settlement ends litigation, foot of King Street for a pub- he said, but the club recovered recoups club’s legal fees lic walkway. The private club an amount in the “high six 6301 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 fought the effort for nearly figures” after spending more four decades before a U.S. than $1 million on legal fees. 703.539.5293 | TheIsabellaAlexandria.com BY DERRICK PERKINS District Court issued a sum- “Both parties can wash the mary judgment affirming the hands of the other,” Holtzman *Limited time offer on select Old Dominion Boat Club club’s property rights. said. “This is done. We’ve units only. See sales manager. members struck a settlement MBHomefinder The U.S. Court of Appeals settled our last set of discus- Sales by: agreement with the U.S. gov- also sided with the boat club in sions.” ernment earlier this month January 2011. The agreement, The case is unrelated to the following a 39-year-old legal inked May 15, prevents future club’s other ongoing legal bat- fight for the club’s waterfront litigation but primarily covers tle with City Hall over ease- WWW.CONCRETEJACK.COM parking lot. the cost of the lengthy legal ment rights to Wales Alley. The legal battle stretches fight, said Miles Holtzman, The state Supreme Court sent back to 1973, when govern- boat club president. Settle- that suit back to city circuit ment officials sought to re- ment details are confidential, court last week. purpose the property at the MUD JACKING BEFORE 855-603-6321 PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST Paid for and Authorized by Friends of Moshenberg for Council AFTER 4 | May 31, 2012 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CRIME POLICE BEAT nesses, said Ashely Hildebrandt, Pedestrian injured department spokeswoman, and The following incidents occurred between May 23 to May 30. in daylight mugging the suspect remains at large. City police say two men at- tacked and robbed a pedestrian West End residents on the 1000 block of W. Glebe THEFTS Road in broad daylight earlier this caught napping month. DRUG CRIMES The suspects intercepted the A cat burglar lifted electron- 22 victim on his way to work at 2:30 ics from a 4900 block Seminary p.m. May 22, punched him from Road apartment without waking 6 behind and stole a large sum of the sleeping residents, authorities cash. They then fled, leaving the said. pedestrian with minor injuries, The victim and his roommate said Ashley Hildebrandt, Alexan- were dozing in the bedroom when dria Police Department spokes- a loud noise woke them at 4:39 woman. a.m. May 22. They emerged from The victim usually walked to their slumber to find a laptop and his job and was not far from work DVD player missing, said Ashley ASSAULTS when the suspects attacked, she Hildebrandt, Alexandria Police said. No weapons were used or Department spokeswoman. VEHICLE implied during the incident. The front door was left un- 17 The suspects are described as locked, she said. Nothing else was THEFTS two young black men — one with taken, and the thief did not target a slim build and between 5-foot- nearby apartments. 6 9 and 6-foot-2 and the other be- The incident remains under in- tween 5-foot-3 and 5-foot-4.

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