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Woman charged in Kanawha County death investigation
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An arrest has been made in a suspicious death investigation in Kanawha County, deputies said. Brittany Hickman, 35, of Elkview has been charged with first-degree murder in the February 2024 death of 70-year-old Richard Crowder, according to a Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Crowder...
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing cousin, animals in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of killing his cousin and four animals has been indicted by a grand jury. According to Kanawha County Circuit Court records, Billy Cadle III, 45, of Cross Lanes, was indicted on the charges of first-degree murder, malicious killing of an animal, burglary, destruction of property and battery. Cadle is […]
Family left without home and pets after house fire
KANAWAHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A family lost their home and pets Saturday after a heavy fire in South Charleston. South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White said everyone made it out and there are no injuries. The pets in the home did not make it out. The fire happened just...
Woman arrested after breaking into multiple mobile homes
CLAY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman has been arrested after breaking into multiple mobile homes. According to a criminal complaint, on the evening of Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 5:30 PM, local authorities received a call from Clay County 911 reporting a series of break-ins at several mobile homes near 1550 Lower Sycamore […]
Person taken to hospital in Kanawha County roll-over crash
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Kanawha County. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 3:25 p.m. Friday on Pipestem Drive in the West Side area of Kanawha County. Dispatchers say the vehicle rolled over in the crash. Dispatchers say […]
West Virginia man, “Quick,” wanted by U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security, updated to major case; Considered armed and dangerous
U.S. Marshals say Bailey is evading apprehension. Marshals say they have increased the reward for his capture to $10,000. They also have updated the case to a major case.
St. Albans man indicted on grand larceny charge
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of breaking into a St. Albans business last year has been indicted by a Kanawha County grand jury. According to Kanawha County Circuit Court records, Donald C. Schaible, 41, of St. Albans was indicted on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny. In January 2023, Schaible […]
Police ask for help with investigation of reported theft at Charleston auto parts store
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance following a breaking and entering incident that occurred Tuesday in Charleston. Officers responded to a NAPA Auto Parts location in the 600 block of Virginia Street West where they were told items had been stolen from the business overnight, according to a Facebook post from the Charleston Police Department.
Crews on scene of barn, camper fire in Kanawha County
RUTLEDGE, WV (WOWK) – Crews in eastern Kanawha County are responding to a structure fire in Rutledge. Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers say the call came in right after 6 p.m. Thursday for a barn and camper on fire on Tourant Drive in Rutledge. Dispatchers say no injuries have been reported at this time, but […]
Man indicted on charges related to shooting that left victim critically injured
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man has been indicted on charges related to a shooting in January 2024. Harry Nguyen, 27, of Charleston was indicted on charges of attempted murder, malicious wounding, and prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The indictment states Harry Nguyen feloniously, willfully, maliciously, deliberately,...
21 firefighters join Charleston department
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The City of Charleston has 21 new firefighters. All 21 graduates completed 17 weeks of training. “We became a real close brotherhood, and, you know, everybody was there for everybody. When somebody was falling behind, we would step in and we, we would push them through and make sure everybody went through,” Josh Davis, new to the Charleston Fire Department.
Department mourns sudden passing of Jefferson County Sergeant
CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Charles Town is in mourning on Friday in the wake of the sudden passing of a Jefferson County officer. Ann announcement of the unfortunate news came on Friday morning when the Charleston Police Department confirmed the sudden passing of Sergeant Benjamin Anderson. An evening shift supervisor with […]
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