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Will we feel the ‘Amazon effect’ in Fauquier? Study: ‘HQ2’ to bring few new residents to outer counties By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
nel from various police and fire and rescue services in Fauquier had either Thursday or Friday afternoon to pick up a laundry basket filled with an uncooked turkey averaging 15 pounds plus
Now that it’s known that Amazon will split its new East Coast headquarters between Northern Virginia and Long Island City in New York, attention has shifted to impact. The demands on housing, office space and transportation to accommodate 25,000 new workers in the Crystal City and Potomac Yard areas – which planners have looped into a new locale dubbed “National Landing – are more apparent in the closer-in areas. But what about in Fauquier County? It seems to be one of those it’s-too-soon-tosay questions based on the responses the Fauquier Times received after reaching out to a smattering of people in the local government, real estate, education and business sectors for their takes. Joe Martin, president of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce, sees Fauquier’s rural appeal pulling in some Amazon workers – probably mid- to upper-management employees – despite a longer commute. “That would have some positive and negative impacts. The positive would be from an economic standpoint as hopefully they would shop and eat in Fauquier,” Martin said. “The negative would be, if they have children, the extra burden on our schools, plus public safety.” There are some hard numbers available. A study by the Stephen S. Fuller Institute at George Mason University projects that Fauquier, as well as the counties of Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison and Orange counties, will likely take in just 0.3 percent of those who move into the region because of the new headquarters.
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Deputies from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office pick up their free turkeys and trimmings from the distribution table set up in their parking lot. The “Turkeys for Responders” effort was organized by four Catlett churches with financial support from other churches, a nonprofit organization, businesses and individuals. By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
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trimmings to them in time for Thanksgiving. A refrigerated tractor-trailer parked next to the parking lot at the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office held about 240 turkeys sold at a discount by Walmart. Officers and rescue person-
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Jury sentences sleepy driver to 18 months in prison for fatal crash
Veterinarian killed in January head-on crash outside Middleburg Staff Reports A Stephens City man was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Friday in a January crash that killed Dr. Kathryn M. Krista, a popular local veterinarian. Wilian Alfredo Mendoza, 22, was sentenced by a Fauquier County Circuit Court jury to 18 months in prison in connection with the Jan. 5 wreck near Middleburg. A formal sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Mendoza was driving a 2004 Dodge Durango in the westbound lane of U.S. 50, just west of Middle-
Deputy allegedly bit during traffic stop A Fauquier County Sheriff’s deputy was allegedly bitten by a Warrenton woman Wednesday when he attempted to prevent her from ingesting cocaine in what deputies believe was an attempt to destroy evidence. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, deputies conducted a traffic stop on East Lee Street near Walker Drive. During the stop, crack cocaine was located in the vehicle, and the occupants were detained, said Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. A passenger, identified as Tina
Sheriff: Attempted armed robbery in Catlett under investigation The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery and burglary reported late Wednesday evening in Catlett. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on the 11000 block of Brent Town Road at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 after a caller reported three armed, masked men en-
burg, when his vehicle collided head on with Krista’s 2016 Ford Explorer. The crash took place at about 3 p.m. that Friday. Mendoza told police he had fallen asleep on his way home from work. Krista, 41, of Blumont, died at the scene. She worked for Piedmont Equine Practice. The jury deliberated for more than an hour Friday, Nov. 16, after hearing testimony in the trial, which began Thursday. The sentencing phase of the trial began at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, shortly after the jury delivered its guilty verdict. The jury came back Adele Kenny, 43, of Warrenton, attempted to ingest crack cocaine in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence, Hartman said. A deputy tried to prevent her from doing so and was bitten on his finger. Kenny was charged with obstructing justice and assault on a law enforcement officer in connection with the incident. Anthony Tyler, 49, of Gainesville, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving on a revoked license, Hartman said. Both are being held without bond at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, Hartman said. The deputy was treated and released at Fauquier Hospital. tered the home demanding narcotics and money, according to Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. An occupant of the home was assaulted by the suspects, but they left without taking any property, Hartman said in a news release. The suspects are described as white males wearing dark clothing. The incident does not appear to be random and the investigation continues, Hartman said. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-347-3300.
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with its sentence at 4 p.m. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Charles K. Peters. It was heard by Judge Herman Whisenant Jr. Commonwealth’s Attorney James Fisher said he charged Mendoza with involuntary manslaughter, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $2,500 fine, because the police investigation into the crash indicated Mendoza’s actions showed both criminal negligence and a “wanton disregard for the life of another.” “He knew that he was sleepy, he had fallen asleep a few times before the crash” occurred, Fisher said after
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Dr. Kathryn “Katy” Krista with her husband, Ben. the conviction. Fisher commended Peters for his hard work on the case. “It’s a sad and tragic case,” Fisher said. “My colleague, Mr. Peters, did a great job putting together all the facts.” Whisenant revoked Mendoza’s bond after the jury delivered their conviction and sentence, sending him to jail until the January sentencing hearing.
Ray Knott named chair of PATH Foundation Staff Reports The PATH Foundation announced Monday that Ray Knott, senior vice president and market executive for Union Bank & Trust, as its new chair of the board of directors. He succeeds John McCarthy, who led the foundation the previous three years. Joining Knott on the executive committee are Vice Chair Janelle Downes, Fauquier County government and public school system human resources director; and Secretary/Treasurer Tim Dunn, chief investment officer with Terra Alpha Investments LLC. “We’re fortunate to have had the strong leadership of John McCarthy during the past three years. His work has been invaluable to the foundation’s continued growth and our efforts to increase our grant-making and strategic program investments in Fauquier, Rappahannock and northern Culpeper Counties,” said Knott. Christy Connolly, foundation president and CEO, shared, “We’re so thankful for all of the time John gave to the organization during his term as chairman. As we continue our work to strengthen the health and vitality of our community, I know the foundation is in good hands with Ray’s effective leadership at the helm.”
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The councilman said that one of be careful how tight we make it. If the options is in the town’s Capital the grant is approved, we’ll look at the design again, for traffic and for Improvement Plan. “There is already a need for a walkability.” He explained, “There are ways to roundabout at the Walker Drive indo demonstration projects with paint tersection. The traffic there warrants it. This grant would take the burden instead of concrete, to see how trafoff taxpayers totally. It’s all coming fic will flow. We can ‘try it before we buy it.’” from federal money,” Polster said. James Ivancic paring an application. PolsterBy said that if the VDOT Times Staff Writer The town will be competing with grant is approved, Warrenton would Warrenton’s firstforroundabout other applicants the funds. The be responsible 10 percent of the money Polster saidbe allocated that residents are Less than a for month after Warrenwould in 2022. cost the roundabout project; proffers anticipatadapting is to the ton’soffirst opened outside gradually The resolution an new initialroundstep ed from Walker Drive development at the intersection of East Wal-Mart, the Town Council has de- about with outreach to the public andShiropcided towould move cover forward plans to ley projects thewith town’s conAvenue and FalmouthifStreet. portunities for comment the town seek state funding for three more. receives the grant,He Schaeffer tribution. said hesaid. appreDuringUmberger, its regular meeting Nov. Several people addressed the subNathan ciates the residents’ “There are ways to 13, the council indicated its support ject of roundabouts during the Nov. District Traffic En- do demonstration feedback. “It gives for an for application comment perigineer VDOT’sto secure $2.27 13 meeting’s public us opportunities to million in funds to construct roundod, some for and some against. projects with paint Culpeper District, improve for the fuabouts at East Lee Street and Walker “I want to congratulate you. instead of concrete, said there ture…much Maybe Drive, Easthave Lee been and Falmouth streets You’ve made things safer we at 16 traffic accidents need to go back and and the intersection of toAlexandria see how traffic that intersection,” said Walter Story, across theWaterloo three in-and Main streets of Culpeper Street, look at our signage,” Pike and speaking about will flow. We can ‘try tersections under to roundabout tweak the mesin front of the courthouse. the town’s first near it tobefore buy it.’”He said consideration forhave The town would come upweWal-Mart. saging and make the a roundabout in with 10 percent The in matching funds front of the courthouse “an roundabouts. change would in the be traffic shouldStreet it receive a Virginia Depart- SEAN POLSTER excellent idea” pattern because clearer, that interMain site has he ment of Transportation Highway section is “the said. most dangerous one Town Councilmember the highest number, Warrenton Safety Improvement with eight crashes in grant to build in Warrenton.” He said firefightthe roundabouts. Proffers could Rainger of lane,” Broadwhich Run the area, including a pedestrian hit in ersMichael appreciate the “slip be tapped to supply that matching said roundabouts keep traffic mov2016. allows moving south on Shirfunding, the council was told. ing andtraffic save fuel. He added that roundabouts have ley Avenue to driveowns past athe traffic “It will cost the town very litChris Neal, who home at proven to reduce crashes by 30 to circle without slowing down. tle,” said Councilman Bob Kravetz Lee and Falmouth, said he feelsHe’s the 80 percent, withtheisolated fromstop a regular pedestrian four-way there works well.too, A (Ward 4) during meeting. results heard being even better, in addition to who safer crosswalk trafficappreciates light ratherthe than a roundabout A roundabout for Lee and Walker wouldallows be a better is already the town’s adopted 2019- “that the trafficincalming and pedestrian her aalternative, safe refugeheinsaid. the Neal said he is concerned 2024 capital improvement plan, and safety improvements they provide. middle of the road, rather than he’ll havlosetoland roundabout his the town’s 2002 “there’s comprehensive plan ing “Plus,” he said, the benefit crossto80a feet of traffic,near playing property. identifies Lee and Falmouth streets of being more aesthetic and pro- Frogger.” “We don’t this in downtown as a roundabout location. viding better downtown/urban enSome haveneed asserted that the trafTown Planning Director Brandie Warrenton. They do work on highvironments.” fic circle is too narrow for buses or Schaeffer said the resolution of sup- ways,” Neal said. Polster emphasized that before trucks,James but Polster saidathe jivhas Reach Ivancic port to apply for funds was sought large any construction takes place, the seen larger vehicles navigate the ancic@fauquier.com. before staff time was devoted to prethree locations will be studied care- mini-roundabout just fine. He said fully, and residents will be able to that special beveled (mountable) offer their thoughts. Polster said that curbs allow cars or trucks to drive
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