The two men were arrested on July 23 and made their first court appearance on Monday. Read More
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Purcellville Town Manager Kwasi Fraser and Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett were both arrested on July 23, when Nett was charged with six felonies and Fraser was charged with two. The charges stem from the hiring of a consultant earlier this year to investigate the feasibility of eliminating the town’s police department. Nett allegedly told the consultant what to include in the report — including that he should be named chief of police.
Background on the Case
Nett had been fired from the Purcellville police department in early April because of accusations that he misused sick leave. He was terminated the same week the Purcellville Town Council voted to dissolve the police department. The Council reversed course two weeks later and voted to fully fund the police department through FY2026.
