🌱 3 Women Plead Guilty In Hotel Robbery + New STEAM Kit For Families

Good morning, everybody. It's Wednesday in Winchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 56 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. Three Winchester-area women plead guilty to charges of an attempted hotel robbery. While the women were originally charged with felony attempted robbery by force and conspiracy to commit robbery, each pleaded guilty to lesser misdemeanor charges of entering a building with the intent to cause damage and disorderly conduct. Crystal Lyn Fauver, Tiffany Scott Leslie, and Arthrea Phillips will each serve 90 days in jail. (Winchester Star)
2. Handley Regional Library System has STEAM to Go! kits for families to do together. Now available at all three library branches, families can stop by to try out a few of the kits. While they come in a variety and are subject to availability, STEAM to GO! kits typically include a book related to the theme and several hands-on educational learning and play sets. Families can borrow for up to three weeks at a time. (Handley Regional Library System via Facebook)
3. The Winchester Police Department had a swearing-in day on Sunday. The community is encouraged to welcome Officer Nick Campbell, who comes to our town as a certified officer from Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Winchester:

• Headshot Mini Marathon at Connie Paradise Photography (10:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting at Hometown Veteran Hero Banner (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking to move soon, there are five new houses for sale in the Winchester area. These new additions to the list of available real estate include a two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence for $249,000, and another in the nearby Clear Brook area for $2.5 million. (Winchester Patch)
• The Winchester Area SPCA invites you to meet Walker, a 1-year-old neutered, large mixed breed. He's very sweet, has tested well with both dogs and cats, loves people, and likes to lean up against you for pets and attention. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• Corporal Morris of the Winchester Police Department is investigating a case involving property damage at the Loudoun St. parking garage. Should you have any information or be able to identify the males in the photo (available at the link), please contact Corporal Morris. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!