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New indictment for man accused of killing mother, 14-year-old boy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – New developments in the case against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman and her 14-year-old son. Listed in the indictment is Markus Deron Guy, 31, of Charleston, for first degree murder, child abuse causing death, and use of a firearm. Deputies found...
Indictments handed down in handful of high-profile Kanawha County cases
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A handful of indictments were handed down by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday in several high-profile cases. A man accused of killing two family members of his girlfriend was indicted by a Kanawha County grand jury Friday. Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston was...
Kanawha County parents indicted in 2022 child neglect case
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Two people have been indicted on child neglect charges after what started as a missing persons investigation in 2022. According to documents from Kanawha County Court, Phillip S. Duelley, 40, and Staci L. Mullins, 42, both of Charleston, were indicted in the case on July 25. They were residents of […]
West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office looking for answers in cold case murder
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a lead in the cold case of a woman’s murder. Sunday, July 28, will mark the fifth anniversary of the shooting death of Alice Maria Washington, of Dunbar, according to the KCSO. Deputies say around 3:24 a.m. on […]
Police dealing with rise in ATV thefts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton Police have been busy investigating a major increase in stolen off-road vehicles listed for sale on social media. Travis Kelly’s 16-year-old son who was looking to sell his four-wheeler was a recent victim. “My son was trying to sell a 2012 YFZ450 racing four-wheeler on Facebook Marketplace,” says Kelly. Kelly and […]
Shawnee Sports Complex reviews security measures following nearby shooting
DUNBAR, W.Va (WCHS) — In May of 2024, , a drive by shooting took place near Shawnee Sports Complex that caused panic to break out amongst attendees and players of a soccer tournament. Since then, the county has been working to make the complex safer for guests. "One of...
Judge to allow second forensic evaluation in Kanawha County murder case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County circuit judge will allow the prosecution in a murder case to hire an expert to conduct a second forensic evaluation of a man charged with murdering his aunt. Judge Carrie Webster made the ruling Thursday in the Chad Trent case. Trent, 32, of...
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