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Woman stole a man’s car key and started howling like a dog
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Trouble at a pizza restaurant: a woman is facing charges after she stole a man’s key, started smacking his vehicle, yelling and howling like a dog, and calling the police a dog pig. On July 24, at approximately 5:15 PM, Officer Marino JB responded to a report of a domestic disturbance […]
New indictment for man accused of killing mother, 14-year-old boy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – New developments in the case against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman and her 14-year-old son. Listed in the indictment is Markus Deron Guy, 31, of Charleston, for first degree murder, child abuse causing death, and use of a firearm. Deputies found...
Deputies continue to investigate 2019 shooting death of Dunbar woman
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Sunday marks a somber five-year anniversary as deputies continue to search for a Kanawha County woman's murderer. In the early morning hours of July 28, 2019, investigators found the body of 52-year-old Alice Maria Washington inside a Dunbar apartment, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office.
Kanawha County parents indicted in 2022 child neglect case
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Two people have been indicted on child neglect charges after what started as a missing persons investigation in 2022. According to documents from Kanawha County Court, Phillip S. Duelley, 40, and Staci L. Mullins, 42, both of Charleston, were indicted in the case on July 25. They were residents of […]
Deputies investigating restaurant break-ins
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Sheriff’s deputies are trying to track down someone responsible for break-ins at different restaurants on July 22. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the first incident happened around 4 a.m. Deputies say someone broke the front glass of the Taste of...
‘Extremely lucky’: KCSO investigating shot fired into St. Albans church
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bullet was fired through a church door. According to the KCSO, deputies responded to the area of Brown Community Worship Center in the 1600 block of Dry Ridge Road around noon on Thursday regarding a shots fired call. They say someone […]
Shawnee Sports Complex reviews security measures following nearby shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va (WCHS) — In May of 2024, , a drive by shooting took place near Shawnee Sports Complex that caused panic to break out amongst attendees and players of a soccer tournament. Since then, the county has been working to make the complex safer for guests. "One of...
Break-ins cause damage to various facilities in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County School officials say damage to a number of school facilities in the Hamlin area was significant after a series of break-ins over the last week. Intruders damaged ten doors at various school facilities at Lincoln County High School and the Lion’s Club Park athletic...
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