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Trial for Natalie Cochran is continued again
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge, H.L. Kirkpatrick agreed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to continue the trial of Natalie Cochran, a former Daniels pharmacist accused of killing her husband in 2019. Judge Kirkpatrick made the decision after Raleigh County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman, who was just assigned to the case […]
Father arrested for child neglect after autistic son found wandering near road
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A father is facing charges after his son was found wandering near the road. Police say the home had no running water or electricity. On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Patrolman T.L. Farley II of the Mount Hope Police Department responded to a welfare check on Legends […]
Man arrested on multiple drug charges following traffic stop in Fayette County
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Kanawha County man has been charged with multiple felony offenses following a traffic stop in Fayette County. According to Sheriff Shannon Morris, the incident occurred just before 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2024, when deputies were conducting routine traffic enforcement in the Montgomery area. Deputies initiated a traffic stop for […]
Patient lies to police about ATV crash after detonating explosive
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities are currently investigating injury incurred over the weekend as the result of a detonating explosive device. According to the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:25am on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Captain J.J. Martin of the GCSO met with emergency medical responders with regard to an individual being […]
Man arrested for drug possession following traffic stop in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS)—A traffic stop in Oak Hill led to a man’s arrest on drug charges. On October 6, 2024, Trooper First Class T.D. Richardson, while conducting a patrol along US Route 19 in Oak Hill, observed a blue Volvo SUV with expired registration and inspection stickers. The vehicle, displaying a 2024 registration sticker […]
Two people plead guilty to role in Raleigh County drug trafficking organization
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Two people pleaded guilty to a role in a drug trafficking organization in Raleigh County. According to a press release, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 48-year-old Christopher Michael Shepherd, of Fayetteville, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and 47-year-old Kimberly Rosetta Logan, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution […]
Ronceverte Woman Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Stolen Vehicle and Drugs
RONCEVERTE, W.Va. — A Ronceverte woman was arrested on Friday, Sept. 20, after allegedly being found in possession of a stolen vehicle and drug paraphernalia, according to the criminal complaint. At approximately 8:09 p.m., an officer with the Ronceverte Police Department responded to a traffic stop initiated by another officer near the Ronceverte Public Library. […] The post Ronceverte Woman Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Stolen Vehicle and Drugs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.