VSP arrest Rockingham County man

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Virginia State Police (VSP) have arrested a Rockingham County man accused of pointing firearms at another driver on I-81 in Frederick County.

The victim reported that a driver in a white SUV waved at least 2 firearms at hime the two vehicles were traveling southbound near mile marker 308.

The incident happened Monday, August 3rd, about 6 pm.

Troopers caught up with the SUV and arrested 23 year old Jose A. Simon of Rockingham County.

Police found multiple firearms and a reported grenade inside the vehicle.

A bomb squad was called to the scene and determined the grenade was inactive.

Simon is charged with 2 counts of brandishing a firearm and illegally wearing a mask.

He is being held at the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center in Winchester.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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County wide substance awareness, prevention, and resource fair

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Clarke County Public Schools are inviting the community to attend the “Substance Awareness, Prevention, and Resource Fair”.

The Fair takes place on January 10th at Clarke County High School from 6 to 8 pm.

Information will be shared about drug abuse in our area by a DEA agent and staff from Northwestern Community Services.

The resource fair includes Northwestern Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, Clarke County Victim Witness Program, Connected Communities, and Social Services.

For information, contact Director of Student Services Frank Moore at (540) 955-6100.

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Life as a new author

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Handley Regional Library Systems invites you to meet new author Alexandra Grace and hear how she balances real life with her passion, writing.

She will give tips on self-publishing and making your way in the literary world.

Alexandra’s books will be available for purchase and signing.

Alexandra Grace started writing emotional poetry as a teenager but publishing a novel that made readers feel and appreciate was her dream.

You can meet Alexandra and learn more about her and becoming an author at Bowman Library in the Meeting Room on November 30th at 6 pm.

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