Ex-Woburn Cop Was Member Of White Supremacist Group, Investigation Finds Ex-Woburn Cop Was Member Of White Supremacist Group, Investigation Finds
Ex-Woburn Cop Was Member Of White Supremacist Group, Investigation Finds John Donnelly, the former Woburn police officer, was a member of a now-disbanded white supremacist group, used racist and antisemitic language, and helped plan and attended a race rally in 2017, an investigation found.  The Woburn police chief announced the results of an internal affairs investigation on Friday, Oct. 21, following recently unearthed accusations that Donnelly was involved in the Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville, Va. Video from the event shows him guarding Richard Spencer, the white nationalist as he greets fans. Donnelly resigned from the police department on Monday.…
Woburn Officer Resigns After Department Investigates Him For Alleged White Nationalist Ties Woburn Officer Resigns After Department Investigates Him For Alleged White Nationalist Ties
Woburn Officer Resigns After Department Investigates Him For Alleged White Nationalist Ties John Donnelly, the police officer accused of helping plan the Unite The Right rally in 2017, has received from the Woburn Police Department, officials announced Monday evening, Oct. 17.  Chief Robert F. Rufo Jr. said Donnelly handed in his letter of resignation, effective at 5 p.m.  Woburn police leaders had placed Donnelly on administrative leave last week and opened an internal affairs investigation into news reports that allegedly linked him to the planning of the Charlottesville, Va., rally where a woman died after a white nationalist drove his car into a crowd of protestors.  Behind-…
Middlesex DA Re-Evaluating Cases Involving Woburn Cop With Alleged Ties To 2017 Race Rally Middlesex DA Re-Evaluating Cases Involving Woburn Cop With Alleged Ties To 2017 Race Rally
Middlesex DA Re-Evaluating Cases Involving Woburn Cop With Alleged Ties To 2017 Race Rally The Middlesex District Attorney announced on Friday, Oct. 14, that her office would re-evaluate every criminal case — open, closed, or pending — in which Woburn Police Officer John Donnelly was involved. The Woburn Police Department put the 33-year-old on paid administrative leave this week after reports linked him to helping plan the controversial "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 that featured neo-Nazi groups, white nationalists, and the Ku Klux Klan.  DA Marian Ryan tweeted that the allegations against Donnelly "tear at the fabric of trust between communities and t…
Woburn Officer On Paid Leave For Allegedly Planning 'Unite The Right' Rally Woburn Officer On Paid Leave For Allegedly Planning 'Unite The Right' Rally
Woburn Officer On Paid Leave For Allegedly Planning 'Unite The Right' Rally The Woburn Police Department placed an officer on paid administrative leave this week after leaders learned he allegedly helped plan and participated in 2017's "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va. Police Officer John Donnelly will remain on leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation, Woburn Police Chief Robert Rufo announced on Thursday, Oct. 13. Donnelly was a reserve officer at the time of the rally. The Unite The Right rally was a flashpoint for the alt-right movement, where thousands of white nationalists descended on Charlottesville after city…
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash A devout Christian and co-owner of an area business died in a plane crash in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities say.  Kevin James Esh, 30, of New Holland, was piloting a Piper PA-32 Cherokee when his plane burst into flames as it crash into a field near Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m., according flight data and Virginia state police.  Esh had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport, near Martinsville, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, flight records show. He was heading northeast when the Cherokee began losing altitude, approximately 45 minutes into the flig…
Seen It? Invasive Insect Makes Appearance In New Virginia County Seen It? Invasive Insect Makes Appearance In New Virginia County
Seen It? Invasive Insect Makes Appearance In New Virginia County An invasive insect that has been a point of consternation for farmers for years has been discovered in some parts of Virginia. The spotted lanternfly, which hails from southeast Asia before it made its way stateside in 2014 has reportedly been found in Loudoun County in recent weeks, causing concern for some. Lanternflies target the sap of certain trees, including grapevines, fruit trees, and other plants, devastating them. According to officials, if one spots a lanternfly, they should kill it, then send it to the state officials for evaluation. Officials noted that lanternflies pose no t…
Former Charlottesville Nurse Pleads Guilty To Drug Fraud Charges: DOJ Former Charlottesville Nurse Pleads Guilty To Drug Fraud Charges: DOJ
Former Charlottesville Nurse Pleads Guilty To Drug Fraud Charges: DOJ A woman who formerly worked at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville as a nurse has pled guilty to drug fraud charges, federal officials said. On July 25, Angelica Franklin, 36, of Chesterfield admitted that a month after starting work in the hospital in 2021, she entered fraudulent orders for fentanyl and hydromorphone into the hospital's electronic records, according to the Department of Justice. Pretending as if physicians actually ordered the controlled substances, Franklin then obtained the drugs, but never administered them to any patients, officials said.  W…
Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee
Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee An unruly inmate’s freedom didn’t last long in Virginia as she was thrown back behind bars shortly after being released from a Stafford County jail. Charlottesville resident Nicole Dean, 37, was apprehended after allegedly assaulting a jail clerk and causing property damage on her way out of the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford, authorities announced. A deputy from the sheriff’s office responded to the jail at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, where there was a report of an assault. While investigating, he located Dean walking along the shoulder of US 1 near the jail a…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores
Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores Customers will soon no longer be able to get single-use plastic bags at Wegmans stores in Virginia, the company announced this week.  The grocery chain said stores in Leesburg, Dulles, Potomac, Lake Manassas, Virginia Beach, and Charlottesville would stop using the bags beginning on July 1. Wegmans in Fairfax and Richmond counties have already phased out single-use plastic bags.  Customers can purchase paper bags for 5 cents each or bring reusable bags for their groceries. The company said it would donate any money generated from the sale of paper bags to local food banks, the com…
Family Of Slain UVA Lacrosse Player Yeardley Love To Get $15M From Her Killer: Report Family Of Slain UVA Lacrosse Player Yeardley Love To Get $15M From Her Killer: Report
Family Of Slain UVA Lacrosse Player Yeardley Love To Get $15M From Her Killer: Report A former University of Virginia lacrosse player was ordered to pay his ex-girlfriend's family $15 million in damages in a wrongful death lawsuit after he beat her to death, WBFF reports.  George Huguely V is serving a 23-year prison sentence after being convicted of murder for the death of Yeardley Love, of Cockeysville, in 2012. Matthew Green, Huguely's attorney, said during the trial in Charlottesville Circuit Court that Love's family was entitled to compensatory damages as his actions caused her death, WBFF reports. Love and Huguely had an on-again, off-again relationship…
Serious Motorcycle Crash Shuts Local Streets In Charlottesville (DEVELOPING) Serious Motorcycle Crash Shuts Local Streets In Charlottesville (DEVELOPING)
Serious Motorcycle Crash Shuts Local Streets In Charlottesville (Developing) A serious motorcycle crash closed local streets in Charlottesville on Monday, May, 2 according to initial and unconfirmed reports.  The crash happened on Rio Road near Mall Drive in Charlottesville(Albemarle County) around 10:45 a.m., authorities said.  Motorists can expect delays due to the crash, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The northbound left shoulder and left lane are closed, and all south lanes are closed. All southbound traffic is being detoured. Delays are expected through 12 pm according to the Albermarle County Police Department. This is a d…