Carlos Santos
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Sheriff’s Office searching for suspects after Fluvanna man fatally shot
Aug. 20, 202302150 Fluvanna County Sheriff’s deputies responded Sunday (August 20) around 3 a.m. to a residence in the 3700 block of Ridge Road for a report that an individual had been shot, according to a press release. Deputies arrived, located the victim, and began lifesaving efforts. Members of the Fluvanna County Rescue Squad and Fire Department...
Lake Monticello resident drives into Lake at main beach
Jul. 6, 202301076 By Heather Michon, correspondent Lake Monticello Main Beach was the site of a serious accident this morning (July 6) when a Lake resident became confused and drove at considerable speed from the Ashland clubhouse parking lot, through the fences around the pool, down onto the beach and into the water. Lifeguards and residents...
Some Lake residents call for resignation of LMOA Board member for anti-LGBTQ+ meme
Jun. 26, 202302603 Over 400 sign petition By Heather Michon, correspondent Some Lake Monticello residents came to this year’s annual meeting on Saturday (June 24) armed with a petition and words of condemnation for board member Donald Polonis after he posted an anti-LGBTQ+ meme on a local Facebook group page and later disclosed the contact...
Palmyra man arrested in connection with Lake fire
Aug. 25, 202201003 Contributed by Judy Fish The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Palmyra man in connection with the Aug. 23 morning fire near Beach 5 at Lake Monticello. According to a press release issued Aug. 24, Michael Joseph Taylor, 31, was arrested and charged with violation of a family abuse preliminary protection order while...
Water Authority votes to move proposed water intake facility
Mar. 16, 20220505 (Photo of Chief Kenneth Branham of the Monacan Indian Nation addressing the JWRC.) The James River Water Authority voted unanimously today (March 16) to move the site of a proposed water intake facility from Rassawek, the historic capital of the Monacan Indian Nation, farther up the James River. The project has been fraught with...
Fluvanna man sentenced on child pornography convictions
Feb. 18, 202202024 A Lake Monticello man will serve 31 years in prison after being convicted of possession and distribution of child pornography and other charges. Anthony Roy Ricciotti, Jr, 52, who lived on Woodlawn Drive, was sentenced to a total of 190 years by the Fluvanna County Circuit Court on Feb. 17, of which 31 years is active, according to...
Fluvanna superintendent warns some parents organizing students to attend school Monday without masks
Jan. 20, 202201498 By staff Fluvanna County School Superintendent Peter M. Gretz said he has learned some parents are attempting to organize students to come to school Monday without a mask. Gretz sent an email today (Jan. 20) to Fluco staff and families urging parents “not to bring conflict to our schools Monday.” “Deliberately encouraging...
Cattle, horses, seized by sheriff’s office
Dec. 28, 20210735 Press release On December 27, 2021, the Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office seized 42 head of cattle and seven horses from a farm located in the Winnsville area of Fluvanna County. David Haney, age 83 has charges pending for permitting animals to run at large. During the past year, sheriff’s deputies have issued over 50 summonses...