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Amherst Jury finds Drug Dealer Guilty
Amherst Jury finds Defendant Dante Davis guilty of two counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs, 3rd offense.

W. Lyle Carver
Mar 241 min read
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Judge Denies Joseph Cunningham's Motion to Set Aside Jury Verdict
The judge denied a motion to set aside the verdict in Joseph Cunningham's murder trial, concluding this case in the Amherst Courts.

W. Lyle Carver
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
This holiday season, make a plan to get home safely to protect yourself and everyone else on the roads around you.

Spencer Drake
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Rolling Stoned
Even with Marijuana decriminalized, it is still illegal to drive while high.

Spencer Drake
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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Victim Witness Assistant Position Open
Victim Witness is hiring a part-time assistant to help with protective orders 12 hours per week.

Lauren Shelton
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Skill Games Illegal in Virginia
Skill games are still illegal in Virginia, and illegal gambling laws will be enforced in Amherst County.

W. Lyle Carver
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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She Fought for Justin
I will forever be grateful for how the entire Amherst County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office treated myself and my family.
Christine Samuels
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Joseph Cunningham Sentence Upheld
Joseph Cunningham receives the full sentence of sixteen years for 2nd Degree Murder, as recommended by the jury.

W. Lyle Carver
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Kenny Barbour Sentenced to 66 Years and 6 Months
Kenny Barbour was sentenced to more than 66 years for murdering Phyllis Auman. Because of Barbour's age, this amounts to a life sentence.

R. Clint Carwile
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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DUI Maiming: Capomaccio Convicted!
DUI offender Capamaccio sentenced to five years (two active) and five years of good behavior for a 2019 wreck that cost a victim his leg.

Adam Stanley
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Joseph Cunningham found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder
On May 30, 2024, Joseph Cunningham was found guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and sentenced to serve sixteen years.

Adam Stanley
May 31, 20243 min read
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Skill Games Prohibited in Virginia
Joint Statement on Skill Games in Amherst County from the Commonwealth's Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, and Chief of Town Police.

W. Lyle Carver
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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