Volume 4, Issue 6 · Late March, 2009 FREE Warren County Report 20,000 Readers • #1 Newspaper in Front Royal & Warren County! Exclusive: Skyline ‘Joker’ may have struck before 25-31 Other attackers still at large Leesburg water rates illegal Shelter director’s Local criminal case thrown implications? out. Nadia case over? 40 18-19 Town–EDA host economic summit 36-39 Back Cover 36 Page • Warren County Report • Late March, 009 To advertise in Warren County Report: The news Contact Leanne at [email protected] • 540-305-6347 or Alison at [email protected] • 540-551-07 are being held without bond at Seventeen candidates have ap- Human Resources with any ques- Virginia Tech. Landowners who the Warren County Jail. plied and are in the initial pool of tions. have been through the process of Interim Chief Richard Furr applicants; four from within the conserving their properties will commended the work of the state of Virginia. We have con- Landowners Invited to Free also speak about their experienc- investigators and the officers ducted extensive research with “Family Lands and Finances” es. involved in this matter. “This other communities to develop Seminar The Conserving Family Lands incident became a high priority our process and have also sought and Finances Seminar will be because of the use of a weapon. out the expertise of retired law Valley Conservation Council held Sunday, March from pm Our officers worked around enforcement personnel. (VCC) is hosting a free seminar to 5pm at Lord Fairfax Commu- the clock to make these arrests The qualities that will separate on ways to conserve family land nity College Middletown Cam- Dwayne Cameron, 18, of and to bring this matter to a candidates into the final selec- keeping it intact and produc- pus, Room 315 in the Paul Wolk Front Royal was among conclusion.” tion process will be an individual tive for the future. John Eckman, Library Wing. those charged with Anyone with additional who is well seasoned in law en- VCC’s Executive Director, will For more information, please conspiracy to commit information is requested to forcement, with a large town or discuss conservation easements, contact Valley Conservation armed robbery. Myspace contact Detective Nicewarner small city experience. The candi- agricultural and forestal districts, Council toll free at 1-877-16- photo. with the Criminal Investigations date that surpasses all others will and other voluntary options to 178 or info@valleyconservation. Division at 540-636-08. have the ability to lead the Town conserve land. Financial incen- org 7 arrested in 7-Eleven holdup of Front Royal Police Depart- tives and tax planning issues will Status of selection process for ment during our current and fu- be addressed by Jesse Richardson, Early Sunday morning, Front chief of police ture economic times and will live an attorney and professor from See News, 4 Royal Police arrested five juvenile within our community, providing males ranging in age from 14 to 17 Julie A. Bush, Director of Hu- an atmosphere of public safety Open House – Sun. Mar 29th from 1pm - 4pm years old and two adult males in man Resources released an up- that is dedicated to the citizens of 303 Whispering Pines Lane, Bentonville, VA 22610 connection to the armed robbery date today regarding the selec- Front Royal. which occurred at a 7-Eleven tion process for the Chief of Upon completion of the screen- MLS# WR6990921 store early Thursday morning. Police. We extended our original ing process two or three top can- On Thursday at approximately closing date to February 3, 009 didates will be forwarded to enter :35 am, two individuals entered to ensure a larger pool of candi- the final phase. We hope to com- the 7-Eleven located at 711 South dates from which to select our plete the process and announce Royal Avenue (intersection with next Chief of Police. We are cur- the new Chief of Police by the end Criser Road). One of the suspects rently in the process of reviewing of March or first of April. Please was armed with a handgun and applications and resumes. contact Julie A. Bush, Director of Open House – Sun. Mar 29th from 1pm - 4pm demanded money from the cashier. An undisclosed amount This adorable new house built by Buracker Construction LLC in scenic Ben- of cash was turned over to the Mountain Brook Estates tonville, VA is close to Shenandoah National Park (1 ½ miles) and about 2 Have you been looking for that special piece of land to build your full time, suspects and they fled from the miles from the Shenandoah River. Located on a 5.3 acre wooded lot, it sits at weekend or vacation home? If so, Mountain Brook Estates may be just store on foot. the end of a cul-de-sac in a private setting. Enjoy the quiet serenity of country what you’re looking for. On Saturday afternoon, living! It is about 12 miles south of Front Royal, VA. Detective Nicewarner March is a great time to look at land as the leaves are not yet on the trees interviewed a male juvenile House Specifications: $249,900 (reduced from $279,900) and you can see what your view would be like once you clear for your house connected to the investigation. 1040 square feet of finished living space 40’ x 26’ site. We would be happy to give you a personal tour of the property! During the interview, the Full unfinished walk-out basement w/French doors, one window (another subject subsequently admitted to 1040 sq. feet) his involvement in the robbery. OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, March 28: 1pm - 4pm Rough-in plumbing for future bath in basement Further intensive investigation 2” x 4” framing continued through the night Gray Vinyl Siding, Green Shutters, Black Shingles which led to the identifications of Energy Star Rated, Double Hung Windows and Doors several other suspects involved. Kitchen Features: In the early hours of Sunday Birch Cabinets- Clove Finish w/Licorice Glaze morning, police responded to a Laminate Counters w/Eating Bar residence on Acton Street. During Energy Star Black Kenmore Appliances contact with the individuals there, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths three of the juveniles and the two Hardwood in Living Room & Hall, Carpet in Bedrooms, Vinyl in Kitchen and adults were taken into custody. Baths The last remaining juvenile was Rear Deck 12’ x 16’, Front Porch 40’ x 6’ taken into custody shortly after. 3 Bedroom Conventional Septic Field and Private Well The juveniles were charged HVAC – Carrier 13 Seer electric heat pump/w AC with armed robbery, conspiracy Located in scenic Bentonville, VA this new mountain community of 10 lots (7 lots left Christi Boies, Weichert Realtors to commit armed robbery, for sale) ranging from 5 to 11 acres has something for everyone. Lot 2 has views and 824 John Marshall Hwy abduction and grand larceny. a pond and several lots have a stream going through them. High speed DSL Internet will be available! For additional information, call Buracker Construction LLC, 540-636- Front Royal, Virginia 22630 All juveniles where detained at 1879 or visit our website @ mountainbrookestates.net. Prices start at 129,999 up to Cell: (540)- 671-6494 the Northwest Regional Juvenile 229,999. Directions from Front Royal: Take Rt. 340 South 9 miles to Bentonville. Turn Office: (540)- 635-8000 Detention Center pending a left on Bentonville-Browntown Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Lockhart Lane. At the [email protected] hearing on Monday afternoon. end of Lockhart Lane, turn right. Subdivision begins at sign. Lots are marked. For Aaron Cameron, 19, of Front more information or to schedule an ATV tour please call Buracker Construction LLC Directions from Bentonville: Take Rt. 340 South and turn left on Bentonville- Royal and Dwayne Cameron, 18, 540-636-1879 or via e-mail at [email protected] Browntown Road. Go about 7/10 mile and turn right on Thompson Hollow of Front Royal where charged Looking for a builder? Call Buracker Construction LLC Road. Go about a ½ mile and turn left on Whispering Pines Lane. Follow with conspiracy to commit armed 540-636-1879 or visit buracker-construction.com Whispering Pines Lane to the end. House is at the very end of the road. robbery. Both of the Cameron’s Late March, 009 • Warren County Report • Page 3 $ 00 260 Value! (See Coupon below) “Stone Age” Treatments? Our “Weird Sensations” A PAIN-FREE YOU? In the good old days, we believed a lot of things that now seem Arm & Hand Exam is FREE! 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