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June 25, 2026

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Accomack Sheriff Warns of Spoofing Scam

Accomack Sheriff Warns of Spoofing Scam

Staff report — The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office has recently received information regarding the ongoing use of scams against citizens, which could result in the loss of thousands of dollars to the victims, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells....
Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Police Investigating Series of Burglaries in Onancock

Staff Report — Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Onancock that happened between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells. The sheriff’s office received reports of burglaries at Mallard’s, the Corner Bakery, Bizzotto’s,...
Arrest Made in 2016 Slaying near Craddockville

Arrest Made in 2016 Slaying near Craddockville

Staff Report — An arrest has been made in the 2016 murder of forty-one-year old Eric Clifford Rhatigan of Eastville. On June 16, 2016, his body was found in a field on Davis Wharf Road near Craddockville. At 10:57 A.M. on October 15, Joseph Tykot, 58, of...