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CRIME & SAFETY
Marathon employee injured on Ohio River, taken to hospital
SOUTH POINT, OH (WOWK) – A Marathon employee was taken to the hospital after being injured aboard a vessel in the Ohio River. According to Marathon Petroleum Corp., the incident happened on Tuesday. They say an employee was “injured on a marine vessel” near South Point, Ohio. The company did not give details on the […]
Couple arrested on drug charges during traffic stop
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A couple from Ashland were arrested while transporting drugs from Huntington, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The man and woman were arrested after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Huntington area of Wayne County. Deputies...
Ohio man missing for 2 weeks after going hiking searching for waterfalls found alive
A man from Ohio is lucky to be alive after he was reported missing when he went hiking looking for waterfalls. A rescue team was able to find 48-year-old Scott Hern from Ironton, Ohio in Kentucky's Red River Gorge.
Barboursville police ask for public assistance in department store theft investigation
BARBOUSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance to identify two people accused of shoplifting from a Cabell County department store. The Barboursville Police Department posted surveillance photos to social media Wednesday showing two people and a vehicle suspected to be involved in the theft of $1,000 in merchandise from a Kohl's location at the Huntington Mall.
‘National Night Out’ with the Huntington Police Department
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s almost time for National Night Out. It’s a time for local police departments to connect with their communities - while also having some summer fun!. Jeff Ash and Jeanette Mansour stopped by First Look at Four to tell us what the Huntington Police...
Scheme targets local businesses
FLATWOODS, Ky. (WSAZ) - The Flatwoods Police Department is warning residents about a scheme targeting local businesses in the area. According to the Flatwoods Police Department, the scheme involves someone calling a local business while the manager is not currently at the store and acting like they are from the business’ corporate office-- reaching out about an upcoming fire safety inspection.
HPD getting a medical manikin
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Huntington Police Department is getting a piece of equipment that looks human -- all to help in life-and-death situations. On Monday evening, Huntington City Council passed a measure to purchase what’s known as a TOMManikin. It is a Tactical Operation Medical Manikin-- designed to...
Raceland Police Department building undergoing renovations
RACELAND, KY (WCHS) — The Raceland Police Department building in Greenup County, Kentucky is undergoing renovations. The work began a month ago with improvements such as new wiring, drywall, flooring, ceiling and lighting. The building also has new rooms for a server, evidence and interviews. An updated lobby system...
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