TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE RESPOND TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On Tuesday February 3, 2015, the Tappahannock Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a logging truck.  At approximately 5:00 pm, 1995 Peterbuilt truck attempted to turn north onto Route 17 from Route 360 when it struck a utility pole and a building at the corner of Queen Street and Church Lane.  The truck caused considerable damage to a Verizon pole and to the business Thyme in a Basket.  There were no reported injuries related to the crash.  Officers were on scene to direct traffic around the area for several hours after the incident.  The driver of the truck, Alvin Manning, 56, of Tappahannock was charged with Reckless Driving.  Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

 

The Essex County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Transportation assisted the police department in the incident. 

 

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE HONOR FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER

The Tappahannock Police Department recently honored former longtime town council member James “Sonny” Terry for his dedication to the town and police department.  Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr. presented Mr. Terry with a plaque on January 8, 2015 at the Tappahannock Rotary meeting.  Terry served on the council from 1994 to 2014 where he also served on the council’s police committee.  “Mr. Terry was a dedicated servant of the town and steadfast supporter of the police department.” said Ashworth.  “We are eternally grateful for his service.” 

 

Terry was a former Trooper with the Virginia State Police before leaving the department and working with the Southland Life Insurance Company.