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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED June 23, 1992
92-103 ADOPTED June 23, 1992
ESTABLISHING A MECHANISM TO OFFERA REWARD FOR INFORMATION
LEADING TO THE ARREST AND FINAL CONVICTION OF A MURDER
SUSPECT
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1992, at 4:40 P.M., Michael Whetse]l, was shot while driving his car on
Edwards Ferry Road; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 1992, Mr. Whetse]l died from the gunshot wound; and
WHE~, the Leesburg Police Department is soliciting information connected with the murder;
and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-137.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia authorizes towns to administer
rewards in felony and misdemeanor cases; and
WHEREAS, inquiries have been received by town officials regarding potentkd contributions to such
a reward; and
WHEREAS, Crime Solvers is an organization designed to administer rewards for assistance in
resolving criminal activity:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The town manager is hereby authorized to collect donations to be distributed to Crime Solvers to
be used as a reward for information leading to the arrest and £mal conviction of the person or persons who
were responsible for the death of Michael Whetsell.
PASSED this 23rd day of June ., 1992.
ATTEST:
Robert E. Sevila, I({ayor
Town of Leesburg
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