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CT military member charged with sexual assault of minor in West Virginia, sheriff's office says
A Connecticut man was arrested in West Virginia after sheriff’s deputies said he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl he had met online. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office charged Richard Nolan Tillotson, 24, with nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, according to Capt. J.J. Ruble. He was being held in lieu of a $90,000 bond and was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Thursday morning, West Virginia judiciary records show.
Multi-vehicle accident sees SUV crash into single-wide trailer
BLUEWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A multi-vehicle accident led to one vehicle making impact with a single-wide trailer in Mercer County on Monday morning. According to the Bluewell Fire Department, units responded to the Brushfork Road area on Monday morning with regard to reports of a two-vehicle accident which saw, “one vehicle jumping the guardrail and […]
Hydration stations set up around Mercer County to help our furry friends stay hydrated
BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS) – It is hard enough for humans to stay hydrated in the summer heat, but what about our furry friends? The Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities placed dog hydration stations throughout Mercer County to give dogs of all sizes a nice drink on hot summer days. One of the places that […]
Active duty military member charged with sexual assault, missing West Virginia teen found with him
An active duty military member from Connecticut was arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, deputies responded to the Microtel Suites in Princeton where they arrested Richard Nolan Tillotson, 24, of Connecticut. During the arrest, a missing 13-year-old girl from Monroe County was found with him.
Active duty military member from Connecticut charged with sexual assault, missing Monroe County teen found with him
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — An active duty military member from Connecticut was arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, deputies responded to the Microtel Suites in Princeton where they arrested Richard Nolan Tillotson, 24, of Connecticut. During the arrest, a missing 13-year-old girl from […]
Conn. serviceman charged with sexual assault of minor in W.V., sheriff's office says
A Connecticut man was arrested in West Virginia after sheriff's deputies said he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl he had met online. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office charged Richard Nolan Tillotson, 24, with nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, according to Capt. J.J. Ruble. He was being held in lieu of a $90,000 bond and was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Thursday morning, West Virginia judiciary records show.
Help needed in Mercer County animal cruelty investigation
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the City of Bluefield, West Virginia are asking for the public’s help in relation to an animal cruelty investigation. According to a post from the City of Bluefield, WV Facebook page, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, a search warrant was carried out on a home on Giles Street in […]
Man beats woman after she refused to buy him wine
PRINCETON, WV (LOOPTRESS) – A woman refused to buy a man wine, which resulted in her getting beat and pushed off porched. On June 29, 2024, Deputy Pinter and Deputy A.M. Presley were dispatched to Daniely St. in the Princeton area of Mercer County, West Virginia, in response to a complaint about an unwanted guest. […]
There will be a food giveaway coming up in Mercer County
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY)—On Tuesday, July 30th, There will be a free food giveaway in Bluefield. The giveaway will take place at the west end of Mitchell Stadium. It will start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. This is sponsored by Connections to the Connection...
Little League Baseball: Princeton and Central Greenbrier win Thursday night
Princeton and Central Greenbrier moved one step closer to the District 4 Little League Baseball championship title with wins Thursday night at Beckley Little league Park. The Mercer County boys edged Western Greenbrier in the opening game before Central Greenbrier rode a dominant pitching performance to a win over Shady Spring.
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