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February 9, 2021 at 10:30am
A former Columbia Pike business has inspired a state bill that would allow localities greater say over liquor licenses.
HB 2131 was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates last month by Del. Alfonso Lopez, who represents Arlington including portions of the Pike in the 49th District.
It has since passed the House unanimously and is now in the Virginia State Senate.
The bill is a response to a number of incidents, including multiple shootings, that took place in 2020 at the nightlife venue Purple Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge at 3111 Columbia Pike.
Despite “a series of disturbing events” and much to the chagrin of the Arlington County Board, the venue was given its liquor license back by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority in September.
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On the record – December 23
Arrests
Kara Rose Hadley, 42, Eureka, California, warrant, no bond, 5:53 p.m. Monday.
Shirley Lorene Wininger, 28, Brownstown, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle, possession of a Legend Drug or precursor, possession of a schedule I, II, III, IV, V controlled substance, no bond, 5:20 p.m. Monday.
Daryl Lee Brewer, 35, Brownstown, warrant, no bond, 9 a.m. Monday.
Seymour
David Scott Fields, 47, Seymour, two counts of operating while intoxicated, $355 bond, 11:01 p.m. Monday.
Jennings County
Joseph Mott, 18, North Vernon, warrant, $2,055 bond, 9:07 p.m. Monday.
Brogan Vance, 25, North Vernon, intimidation, possession of a firearm by a felon, residential entry, $1,055 bond; warrant, no bond, 3:30 a.m. Monday.