Justin Faulconer

Bedford

Reporter at The News & Advance

Newspaper reporter, loves UFC and movies, parent, husband

Articles

Sales pleads not guilty to murder in Amherst, jury to be picked Monday

1 week ago | roanoke.com | Justin Faulconer

AMHERST — A panel of just more than two dozen prospective jurors will file into the Amherst County courthouse Monday for selection in the much-awaited murder trial of Justin Jay Sales. Nearly 40 of them were interviewed in groups at length Wednesday by prosecutors and the defense. After the daylong questioning session in Amherst Circuit Court, Judge Michael Doucette instructed 27 prospective jurors to show up Monday for jury selection.
Sales pleads not guilty to murder in Amherst, jury to be picked Monday

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

AMHERST — A panel of just more than two dozen prospective jurors will file into the Amherst County courthouse Wednesday for selection in the much-awaited murder trial of Justin Jay Sales. Nearly 40 of them were interviewed in groups at length Wednesday by prosecutors and the defense. After the daylong questioning session in Amherst Circuit Court, Judge Michael Doucette instructed 27 prospective jurors to show up Monday for jury selection.
Woman gets jail time for involuntary manslaughter in Bedford

1 week ago | roanoke.com | Justin Faulconer

BEDFORD — An Appomattox County woman was sentenced to two years behind bars Tuesday for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a July 2021 wreck in Bedford County that killed her boyfriend. Mary “Elizabeth” Bryant Corbett, 34, also was convicted in Bedford Circuit Court on charges of reckless driving, a misdemeanor, and one felony count each of possessing a controlled substance and possessing a firearm with a Schedule I or II drug.
Nelson community pays respect to slain officer Chris Wagner

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

A crowd gathered Monday to mark the two-year anniversary of the murder of Wintergeen police officer Mark Christopher “Chris” Wagner II, who was fatally shot responding to an assault call in progress. Bagpipes played “Amazing Grace” in front of the memorial to Wagner, 31, at the Wintergreen Police Department. On June 16, 2023, Wagner was first on scene when he encountered his killer, Daniel Adam Barmak, 25, who was naked and heavily intoxicated when lunging at the officer.
Woman gets jail time for involuntary manslaughter in Bedford

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

BEDFORD — An Appomattox County woman was sentenced to two years behind bars Tuesday for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a July 2021 wreck in Bedford County that killed her boyfriend. Mary “Elizabeth” Bryant Corbett, 34, also was convicted in Bedford Circuit Court on charges of reckless driving, a misdemeanor, and one felony count each of possessing a controlled substance and possessing a firearm with a Schedule I or II drug.
Subdivision request moves forward in town of Amherst off US 60

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

A subdivision request for property at the southwest corner of Dulwich Drive and U.S. 60 in town of Amherst recently received the Town of Amherst Planning Commission’s backing to move forward contingent upon satisfying Virginia Department of Transportation and utility requirements. The property consists of more than 70 acres. Amherst resident Paul Kilgore, the property owner, said the current two-acre parcel will be divided into seven ranging from 3.6 to 20-plus acres.
Amherst town council appoints Ventris Gibson as interim member

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

On a 3-2 vote, Amherst Town Council appointed an interim member, Ventris Gibson, to serve the seat recently vacated by Andrá Higginbotham effective April 30. Vice Mayor Ken Watts and Councilor Janice Wheaton voted in favor of appointing Gibson. Councilors Mike Driskill and Jared Martin opposed. Mayor Dwyane Tuggle, who only votes in tiebreakers, cast the deciding vote in Gibson’s favor.
Former Amherst deputy fined for DUI arrest, will not serve jail time

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

A former Amherst County Sheriff’s deputy will not serve jail time after pleading no contest June 12 to driving under the influence. Taraneh Susan Habib, 41, of Madison Heights, was given a 30-day suspended jail sentence, fined $250 and has a restricted license for a 12-month period, according to Amherst General District Court records. She was fined $500, but Judge William G. Barkley suspended half of that amount.
Amherst man sentenced to 9 years for possessing child porn

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Justin Faulconer

An Amherst man was sentenced to nine years in prison Monday on 15 counts of possession of child pornography. Chason Lynn Briney, 38, pleaded guilty to the charges on March 5 in Amherst Circuit Court, according to online court records. An Amherst County Sheriff’s investigator testified at Monday’s sentencing hearing before Judge Jeff Bennett the images downloaded during a period from 2022 to Aug. 18, 2023, involved children.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Devils Backbone partner on new food-delivery van

2 weeks ago | dailyprogress.com | Justin Faulconer

Devils Backbone Brewing Co. has partnered with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank on a new food-delivery van. The Fresh Food Express ensures neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity across the Verona-based food bank's 25-county, eight-city service area have access to healthy options. With the food bank on track to deliver more than 33 million pounds of food this fiscal year ending June 30, the Fresh Food Express plays a role in reaching underserved communities and smaller food pantries.

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