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June 24, 2026

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Grand Jury in Accomack Indicts 20

Grand Jury in Accomack Indicts 20

By Carol Vaughn — A grand jury meeting in Accomac Monday, April 4, indicted 20 people, including: John Higgins O’Brien III, 32, of Painter, who was indicted on charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and failure to maintain the lane in...
Chincoteague Woman Indicted for Stabbing Husband

Chincoteague Woman Indicted for Stabbing Husband

By Linda Cicoira — A Chincoteague woman, accused of stabbing her husband in the chest with an 8-inch kitchen knife because he was unfaithful, was indicted Monday by an Accomack Circuit Court jury on a count of malicious maiming. Esveire Nava-Gandara, 37, of...