County can sell vet's seized horses

WINCHESTER -- A judge has ordered 18 horses seized at a Star Tannery farm can be sold by the local government, but the animals' former caretaker has 10 days to appeal the case.

Accused coin thieves indicted

NEW MARKET -- Four Texans have been indicted in federal court in connection with the theft of more than $150,000 worth of coins from a former town resident.

No jail for couple in limo fraud case

WINCHESTER -- A couple accused of fraudulently operating a Frederick County limousine service avoided jail time Thursday morning by pleading guilty to numerous charges as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Former office manager pleads guilty

WOODSTOCK -- The former office manager of the Shenandoah County Department of Social Services pleaded guilty Wednesday morning in Circuit Court to four counts of embezzlement.

Man sentenced following assault

WINCHESTER -- A Frederick County man was sentenced to 12 months in jail Tuesday in connection with a March assault at a restaurant.

Man gets six-plus years in fatal crash

BERRYVILLE -- A White Post man was sentenced to more than six years behind bars Monday for causing a car crash that killed his friend in December.

Registered sex offender wishes to visit her children at school

WINCHESTER -- A registered sex offender recently released from jail wants a judge to allow her to go on Frederick County school property that her children attend.

Restaurateur sues SU firm

WINCHESTER -- The owner of a long-running restaurant claims Shenandoah University forced him out of business.

Judge orders further evaluation of defendant in church break-in

FRONT ROYAL -- Additional mental evaluations have been ordered for a Shenandoah County man who barricaded himself inside a local church in June.

Accused gang rapists have jury trial dates

WOODSTOCK -- Dates for jury trials were set in Shenandoah County Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon for four men accused of participating in the 2006 gang rape of two Central High School girls.