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Putnam woman charged in death of infant appears in court Wednesday
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County woman charged in the death of her 16-day-old infant appeared in court Wednesday. Brooke Kessler, 32, of Hurricane had her preliminary hearing waived Wednesday, sending the case to a Putnam County grand jury. Troopers said the infant, a girl, had "multiple,...
Man flees from crash leaving a family member injured
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A single-vehicle crash left two injured, but one fled before police arrived due to him being under the influence and intoxicated. Putnam County 911 received a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident with potential injuries on Rocky Step Rd in Winfield (Putnam County), WV, around 8:43 PM on Friday, […]
Putnam County Girl Scout receives high honor, national scholarship
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work. Morgan Harris, an ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to create an official Monarch Waystation pollinator garden for butterflies at Black Knight Municipal Park in Beckley, according to a news release.
Second Annual State of the Valley to Spotlight Regional Tourism
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Chambers of Commerce in Charleston Regional, Huntington Regional, and Putnam County are thrilled to announce the upcoming second annual State of the Valley Presented by Meek’s Rentals & Leasing on Wednesday, August 21. The event aims to promote regional collaboration and showcase the progress of our dynamic communities. This year’s […]
Man arrested for soliciting 13-year-old
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man wanted out of Putnam County for soliciting a 13-year-old girl and traveling to meet the teen has been arrested, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elliot...
Putnam man accused of soliciting a minor, traveling to meet up
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County man accused of soliciting a minor on the internet and then traveling to meet her was taken into custody Monday, U.S. marshals said. Elliot Simmons, 50, of Hurricane is charged with soliciting a minor and traveling to engage the minor in sexual activity, according to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Man arrested on soliciting a minor charges in Putnam County
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Putnam County man Monday morning on charges of soliciting a minor. Elliot Simmons, 50, of Hurricane, West Virginia, was wanted out of Putnam County for soliciting a...
'Almost Heaven' swing installed in Valley Park
HURRICANE, W.Va. — Putnam County’s first “Almost Heaven” swing was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at Valley Park in Hurricane, West Virginia. The swings have been placed throughout the state, said Justin Williams, director of Putnam County Parks.
Woman arrested after drunkenly attacking husband, attempting to beat down door
HOMETOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Putnam County woman faces charges after reportedly attacking her husband while intoxicated last week. According to Putnam County Magistrate Court documents, on June 19, 2024, at approximately 11:08pm, Deputy Moses with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Hometown area of Putnam County with regard to a reported […]
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