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Erratic driver pursued and rammed vehicle with child inside
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An erratic driver tailgated a vehicle, trapped them in a driveway, and rammed their vehicle where a 3-year-old was seated. On July 1, 2024, the defendant, Timothy Butcher, pursued two adult victims and a 3-year-old child along Tyler Creek Road in Salt Rock, West Virginia. The defendant tailgated the victims’ […]
Man beaten and robbed in parking lot
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was beaten and robbed in a parking lot after a suspect wanted to exchange stolen beer for money and cigarettes. On July 2, 2024, around 3:36 AM, Huntington Police responded to the parking lot beside 804 6th Avenue in Huntington, West Virginia, where a male victim had been beaten […]
Man wanted on child porn charges arrested during traffic stop
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted on producing child pornography charges is arrested during a traffic stop in Nicholas County. Summersville Police Officer C.L. Groves demonstrated exceptional performance last night. During a routine traffic stop for defective equipment, Officer Groves identified the driver as Noah Scott, who was found to have a warrant for […]
Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort, used a highly anticipated TV interview Friday to repeatedly reject taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term in office while blaming his disastrous debate performance on a “bad episode” and saying there […]
Huntington man arrested after violently shaking woman
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cabell County man faces domestic charges following an incident last week in which a woman was reportedly forcefully grabbed and violently shaking. According to Cabell County Magistrate Court documents, at 3:16pm on Friday, June 28, 2024, authorities responded to the scene of 700 1st Street in Huntington regarding a domestic […]
New cafe “The Table” to open in Mount Hope Saturday
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Table, Mount Hope’s newest café, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 6th. The café will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 AM. Residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the café’s offerings. The menu […]
Children discovered living in ‘disgusting, unhealthy’ home replete with bugs, fecal matter, drug paraphernalia
LESAGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police Troopers have arrested one woman after multiple children were discovered residing in a single-wide trailer described by responders as “deplorable, disgusting, and unhealthy.” According to Cabell County Magistrate Court documents, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at approximately 4:49pm, Trooper Ellis with the West Virginia State Police responded […]
Man dead after setting firework on his head
SUMMERVILLE, SC (LOOTPRESS) – A man is dead after setting off a firework on his head. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased individual in a fireworks mishap as Allen Ray McGrew, aged 41. McGrew passed away as a result of lighting a “large firework device” and placing it on his head. The […]
Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Man arrested after entering aunt’s home without permission to use bathroom, assaulting her after being told to leave
MARMET, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after entering his aunt’s home without permission to use the bathroom and then assaulting her after being told to leave. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 police were dispatched to a residence on Summit Dr. in Marmet in reference to a domestic […]
Drunk man arrested after reportedly ‘beating and kicking’ dog
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cabell County man faces charges following an incident on Sunday during which a dog was reportedly beating and kicking a dog. According to Cabell County Court documents, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 7:05pm, authorities responded to the Huntington area with regard to reports of a male “beating and kicking […]
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Man sentenced to 120 months for transporting meth to West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been sentenced to 120 months for transporting meth to West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Bacarre H. Curtis, age 23, of Eastpointe, Michigan, was sentenced on June 25 to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine. […]
Ryan Browning take Oath of Office in WV
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Ryan Browning of Kenova officially takes the Oath of Office in the West Virginia House of Delegates in a simple ceremony on Wednesday, July 3. Browning, who owns a transportation business, was appointed to represent the 28th Delegate District, which encompasses a portion of Wayne County. He will complete the unexpired […]
Bluestone and Beckley travel plazas will be closed for the completion of construction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The Bluestone Travel Plaza West Virginia Turnpike is scheduled to shut down at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, to make way for the completion of a new travel plaza that is currently under construction at the same location. The fueling stations at the site are already out of service, […]
Police searching for missing juvenile in West Virginia
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing juvenile. According to the Point Pleasant Police Department, they are seeking help in locating a missing juvenile identified as 17-year-old Pricila Michele Patterson. Pricila is approximately 5′ 6″ tall, 98lbs, has green eyes and brown hair with blonde […]
GALLERY: Fayetteville shines in 4th of July Parade despite rain showers
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The rain did not stop Fayetteville residents and visitors from enjoying 4th of July festivities on Thursday. Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a carnival at Charlie McCoy Town Park. The fun continued into Thursday with multiple food and craft vendors set up downtown with multiple contests taking place […]
Raleigh County Commission approves $4,975 grant for Day Report Center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission came together this week for the commission’s Regular Session meeting at which a grant for the Raleigh County Day Report Center was presented for consideration. The grant, presented for consideration in the amount of $4,975, would be used for the training of Day Report Center […]
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