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June 25, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Rape Case Referred For More Investigation

By Linda Cicoira A rape case set for trial last week in circuit court was referred back the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Spencer Morgan. The charge against Lance Barrett Rew, 27, of Boston Road in...

Real Estate Agent Charged

By Linda Cicoria A local real estate agent accused of 18 counts of fraud, forgery, and theft was arrested late last month. Juliet Upshur Beach Black, 36, of Randolph Avenue in Cape Charles, was charged with five counts of forging checks, identity theft, six counts of...

Hallwood Man Charged With Rape

By Linda Cicoira A Hallwood man was arrested last week on a charge of rape through the victim’s incapacitation, according to records filed in Accomack General District Court.Bert Like, 36, of Main Street, was arrested Dec. 20, for the April 18 crime. He is being held...

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Copper Wire Theft

By Linda CicoiraA Maryland man pleaded guilty to eight counts of grand larceny last week in Accomack Circuit Court in connection with the theft of green copper wire from several areas that belonged to the Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative (ANEC).A presentence...