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Vice Mayor, Town Manager of Purcellville Arrested After Criminal Investigation by Va. Attorney General
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA, JUL 24 – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares authorized the investigation leading to multiple criminal charges against Purcellville officials for ethics violations and misuse of sick leave.
- Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett was arrested on multiple charges related to a criminal investigation, as announced by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Thomas Julia.
- Nett faces six felony counts, including two for bid rigging and conspiracy, while Town Manager Kwasi Fraser is charged with two felony counts related to the same issues.
- The Virginia Attorney General authorized the investigation after Nett led efforts to eliminate the local police department, leading to community criticism.
- The Purcellville Town Council later decided to fully fund the police department for the next fiscal year after initially moving to eliminate it.
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Purcellville vice mayor, town manager accused of conspiracy
Two town officials in Loudoun County, Virginia, were arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser are accused of rigging official town bids and conspiracy. Nett faces six felonies, according to Virginia State Police. Four are for alleged violations of the Virginia Criminal Information Network, and two are for alleged bid rigging and conspiracy. “It’s a continuation of a very dark per…
Deputy Mayor of Purcellville, Virginia, Carl “Ben” Nett, was arrested on Wednesday night for multiple charges arising from an investigation authorized by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Thomas Julia, spokesman for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed to WTOP that Nett received a warrant for arrest from the county circuit court and was arrested on multiple charges related to the Virginia State Police investigation. Loudoun Time…
Vice mayor, town manager of Purcellville arrested after criminal investigation by Va. attorney general
Purcellville, Virginia, Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett was arrested Wednesday night on multiple charges stemming from an investigation that was authorized by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Thomas Julia, a spokesperson with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed to WTOP that Nett was served a warrant from the county’s circuit court, and was arrested on multiple charges connected to the Virginia State Police investigation. The Loudou…
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The Northern Virginia DailyPurcellville vice mayor and town manager arrested on multiple felony counts
Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser were arrested on Wednesday night, according to Thomas A. Julia, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.
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