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Three arrested in Raleigh County after 10-year-old not fed, found living in deplorable conditions
PROSPERITY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three people have been arrested in Raleigh County after a 10-year-old reported she was not being fed. The responding deputy stated the living conditions were some of the worst he had seen in his 10 years of law enforcement. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, a welfare […]
Drug paraphernalia found on and near child’s car seat
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley mother was charged with child neglect after a large amount of drug paraphernalia was found on and near the child’s car seat. On July 13, 2024, Beckley Police was dispatched to 2933 Robert C. Byrd Drive for a welfare check on a child. Dispatch had received a call reporting […]
Man throws green beans, cereal and lettuce at woman
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is in jail after he had been aggressive with a female for three days, which included throwing green beans at her while in bed and later cereal and lettuce. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:15 PM, Raleigh County Communications contacted this Trooper about a domestic incident […]
Man breaks into home and urinates on victim’s bed
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after breaking into a home and urinating on victim’s bed. On June 20, 2024, deputies in Fayette County responded to a burglary complaint in Mount Hope. Sheriff Mike Fridley states the victim reported that as he returned home that evening, he recognized a familiar male […]
Meadow Bridge man arrested on felony charges following traffic stop
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Meadow Bridge resident is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop on July 4, 2024. According to Fayette County Chief Deputy Shannon Morris, Corporal Joshua Wickline was patrolling the Meadow Bridge area when he pulled over a vehicle for a minor violation. During the stop, deputies discovered numerous […]
Remembering the Siltix Mine disaster in Mount Hope
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tuesday marked 58 years since the Siltix mine explosion in Mount Hope that claimed seven lives and injured many others. On Saturday, July 23, 1966, the small town of Mount Hope was shaken by a devastating explosion at the Siltix Mine, operated by the New River Company. The blast resulted […]
Woman dies after injuries suffered in West Virginia coalmine
CHARLESTON, West Virginia: A West Virginia woman, Ashley Cogar, tragically passed away on July 24, more than a week after suffering injuries in a coal mining accident. The incident occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine, located near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties. She was 33 years old and resided in Erbacon, West Virginia.
Three people arrested after kidnapping and robbery in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Three people were arrested in Summers County for charges involving kidnapping and robbery. 32-year-old Lataura E. Jarrett, 32-year-old Wesley S. Taylor, and 24-year-old Jonathan W. Cales, all of the Meadow Bridge/Rainelle area, were arrested charges of Kidnapping, Robbery, Assault During the Commission of a Felony, Malicious Assault, and Conspiracy to […]
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