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Ripley Police seeking help to identify truck
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP)—The Ripley Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a truck. On June 28, at approximately 10:37 p.m., the trailer attached to the truck in the photo was stolen in Ripley. Authorities are asking for help identifying the truck to find the trailer. If anyone...
Putnam woman charged in death of infant appears in court Wednesday
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County woman charged in the death of her 16-day-old infant appeared in court Wednesday. Brooke Kessler, 32, of Hurricane had her preliminary hearing waived Wednesday, sending the case to a Putnam County grand jury. Troopers said the infant, a girl, had "multiple,...
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