Profile for Chase Purdy

Chase Purdy is the cops and courts reporter for The News Virginian. During his time at the paper he's received recognition by the Associated Press Managing Editors and the Virginia Press Association. Chase is interested in typography, sweet tea and eye glasses. He can be reached at (540) 932-3561 or cpurdy@newsvirginian.com.

Recent Content

Afton man charged in trooper attack

Virginia State Police troopers on Monday arrested an Afton man on charges he attacked one of their own.

04/25/2011 6:44 PM

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Augusta County prosecutor seeks manslaughter code change

With help from a state senator and a mother seeking justice in her son’s death, Augusta County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Rupen Shah said he hopes to change Virginia code.

04/14/2011 4:00 AM

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Jackson to serve life for Blue Ridge Parkway shooting

Ralph Leon Jackson pleaded guilty today to murder, attempted murder and two firearms charges in federal court in Harrisonburg and will serve the rest of his life in prison.

03/23/2011 1:30 PM

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King of the mountain

For 23 young military veterans, this weekend marked a chance to bounce back, even if it meant using untraditional methods for getting down the snowy slopes at Wintergreen Resort.

01/23/2011 2:00 AM

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Winged wonders

World War II aircraft land at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Weyers Cave for a three-day layover.

10/19/2010 12:00 AM

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Federal charges in Parkway shooting

A Stuarts Draft man faces federal indictments in an April double-shooting on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

09/08/2010 4:45 PM

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Virginia investigates death of inmate

The state Inspector General’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate in an Augusta County lockup, officials said Tuesday.

08/11/2010 12:52 AM

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