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Virginia mayor arrested over alleged drunk appearance at derailment

A small-town Virginia mayor was arrested for allegedly showing up drunk at a train derailment scene.
WHO: Giles County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: The Giles County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a Virginia mayor over an alleged drunk appearance at a derailment scene.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
WHERE: Giles County, Virginia
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
Sources (1): The Independent

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