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Bellaire drug bust: Brandon Gaffney arrested for trafficking meth, fentanyl
BELMONT COUNTY, OH — Detectives with the Belmont county sheriff's criminal unit conducted a search warrant in Bellaire on Friday. 41-year-old Brandon Gaffney of Cleveland was arrested for drug related charges including felony one trafficking and possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a felony five for possession of criminal tools. Sheriff David Lucas says Gaffney also goes by the names "Beasly" or "Dinero'".
Cleveland man “Beasly” arrested in local drug trafficking sting
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A Cleveland man is behind bars after being arrested in Belmont County for drug trafficking. According to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, on June 21, Detectives with the Sheriff’s “Criminal Interdiction Unit,” with the assistance of the Bellaire and Bridgeport Police, served a search warrant at a Jefferson Street address in […]
Ohio wildlife experts say give black bears plenty of space and enjoy the sighting
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Black bears are on the move in Belmont County. One was killed by a vehicle on I-70 outside St. Clairsville recently. Two others have been spotted in two different communities, one on the riverfront and another in the western part of the county. People often feel they should report the […]
Multiple arrests made in drug and weapon raids in Ohio
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Drugs, drug instruments and guns were discovered in several homes in Belmont County this week. Detectives with the Belmont County Sheriff’s interdiction team executed search warrants in several communities. Nine individuals are now facing charges including drug trafficking and possession, possession of criminal tools, permitting drug abuse, endangering children and […]
Nine arrests made in Ferry
MARTINS FERRY — The Belmont County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference Friday, detailing multiple drug-related arrests made in Martins Ferry within the past few days. Detectives with the Belmont County Sheriff’s Criminal Interdiction Unit, which is a part of the Ohio Organized Crime Investigation Commission, received assistance...
Sticky substance raining down Tulip Poplar trees in Ohio isn’t sap; the real answer is pretty gross
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — People who enjoy sitting in the shade of their tulip poplar tree are noticing something disturbing this summer. In Belmont County, they’re calling their OSU Extension agent and reporting that some sort of sap is raining down out of their tree. Dan Lima has the answer, and it’s even more […]
New helipad at WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital promises quicker patient transport
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — One Belmont County Community is celebrating an event that could save precious time when it matters the most. A special ceremony took place today at WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital for the relocation of a helipad that will allow for quicker and more convenient transport of patients. For years, the helipad […]
Protecting your pets from the extreme heat
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – We’re not the only ones dealing with the heat. Extremely hot weather is particularly difficult on animals. So, experts say the best place for your pets in this weather is in the house with you. Some dogs enjoy a quick dip in a baby pool. But remember, the pavement is […]
Animal Shelter receives newly built dog houses
MORRISTOWN — The Belmont County Animal Shelter recently received multiple dog houses constructed and donated by local students. Drew Greenwood’s Union Local High School shop class built four dog houses in May. The Belmont County Animal Shelter was contacted by Union Local High School student Gunnar Bethel about how Greenwood’s shop class was constructing multiple wooden dog houses to be donated to the animal shelter at the end of the school year.
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