Two Plead Guilty to Heroin Distribution Richter, Shade Appear in Federal Court; Another Person Arrested
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Attention Postmaster: PRSRT STD Time-sensitive material. U.S. Postage Requested in home 1-15-09 PAID Elkton, MD Centreville ❖ Clifton ❖ Little Rocky Run PERMIT #31 SOUTHERN EDITION JAN. 15-21, 2009 "Heroin's Price" 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIII, NO. 2 Two Plead Guilty to Heroin Distribution Richter, Shade appear in federal court; another person arrested. By Bonnie Hobbs Manor died in March 2008 of a Centre View heroin overdose, both local and by Photo federal authorities launched a full- heir cases were heard scale investigation. In November, separately, but both authorities charged 10 people — TAnna Lucille Richter almost all from Centreville — with Bonnie Hobbs and Ashleigh Lynn conspiracy to distribute heroin. Shade pleaded guilty Monday in They arrested three more in De- federal court to conspiracy to dis- cember and, on Monday, Jan. 12, tribute 100 grams or more of they also charged Matthew heroin. Afterward, however, Rich- Greenlee, 23, of the City of Fairfax, View /Centre ter, 20, of Virginia Run, was al- with distributing heroin leading to lowed to remain free on bond; the Sept. 7 death of Carmen Shade, 19, of Fairfax, was taken Somers, 20, of Falls Church. Ac- into custody. cording to the affidavit unsealed Federal authorities contend that, Monday in federal court, Greenlee Some of the cast of Chantilly High’s children’s play, “The Princess and the Porcupine,” from June 2007 to mid-November allegedly gave her the drug and written by Director Ed Monk. 2008, they were involved in a she took it at his home, the night large, heroin-distribution ring in of Sept. 6. Centreville, along with at least a His arrest brings to 14 the num- ‘Princess and Porcupine’ On Stage dozen other young men and ber of people authorities say were women. Six of them have now involved in the heroin ring. And try something new,” said Schnetzler. “And I’ll wear a pleaded guilty in court and are now, one by one, their cases are Chantilly High presents suit with porcupine spikes.” awaiting sentencing. Court dates making their way through U.S. latest children’s show. He said the hardest part is keeping the character for the others have not yet been District Court in Alexandria. traits he chose for Bob, “like how I walk, talk and set. On Dec. 9, in federal court, By Bonnie Hobbs react to things,” throughout the show. But he’s en- After 19-year-old Alicia Lannes See Richter, Shade, Page 11 Centre View joying himself because “it’s different — a once-in-a- of Centreville’s Country Club lifetime opportunity to be a porcupine, and I get to ake a king, a queen and a princess, throw in do it with a group of fun people.” Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Ta couple knights and — a porcupine, and Baker describes Bob as a friendly, kind and happy it’s Chantilly High’s latest children’s show, character who wants the best for everyone. “It’s a “The Princess and the Porcupine.” good part; it lets me play around with my voice and The Chantilly Pyra- With a cast of 34 and crew of 12, it’ll be presented posture and be inordinately friendly and kind,” he mid Minority Student Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. said. However, Baker tries not to make his Achievement Com- 24, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25, upbeat attitude annoying and calls this role th mittee held its 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door or at “I’ll wear a an interesting challenge and a fun experi- Annual Dr. Martin www.chantillyhsdrama.com. ence. Luther King Jr. Festi- “Things are coming along really well,” suit with “It’s a funny show, and the whole play is val last Sunday at said Ed Monk, director and playwright. extremely entertaining,” he said. “Both Centreville High. “We have a strong group of kids who porcupine casts are very good, and we’re having as President Johnny much fun as the audience will have.” e View picked up things quickly, so I’m very spikes.” Nelson looks on pleased. It’s double-cast and both casts Junior Candice Shedd-Thompson, the while his grandsons are equally talented. Parents and children — Anthony princess, says her character is “stuck-up, (from left) Kevin and can watch it together, and it’ll be fun for Schnetzler, Bob spoiled and bratty and doesn’t appreciate Justin Nelson, light the whole family.” the Porcupine what she has. It’s really fun because I get candles in honor of The story is about a competition be- to act as obnoxious and mean as I want their late grand- tween three knights and a porcupine. They must and have temper tantrums all the time.” mother, Shirley wrest a ruby away from a two-headed monster, with Nelson, who founded the winner getting to marry a princess in the magi- FOR THE COMPETITION, her suitors must fight CPMSAC, 25 years cal kingdom of Puffinetter. a two-headed monster who’s guarded the ruby for ago. See more photos Sharing the role of Bob, the porcupine, are junior 200 years. “Everyone who’s tried to steal it has been Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centr Photo on page 4. 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Burglary at Stone Middle Fairfax County police were called to Stone Middle School, Fri- day, Jan. 2, around 12:30 p.m., for an apparent burglary. Officers met with school security and determined that, the day before, around 3:30 a.m., unknown persons entered the school through an unsecured roof hatch. Once inside, say police, they damaged computer and telephone lines in a mechanical room. The vandals also spray painted de- rogatory words and images in the gym. Free Carseat Inspections Centreville High Is Triumphant on ‘It’s Academic’ Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will A team of students from Centreville High School defeated teams from Bishop perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, Jan. 15 O’Connell High of Arlington and Wakefield High of Arlington, on “It’s Academic,” and 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in the high-school quiz program. The match will be aired Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- a.m., on NBC-TV, Channel 4. The Centreville team consists of Captain Carl stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- Stankwitz, Ryan Smith and Andrew Puckett. Its faculty coach is David Campbell. erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. Call 703-814-7000, ext. The team will return later in the season for a playoff match.