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West Virginia man faces up to 20 years for selling cocaine
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to selling cocaine. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Chad Askew, 48, of Wheeling, has admitted to the distribution of cocaine. According to court documents, Askew was selling cocaine in Wheeling in October 2023. Askew faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A federal […]
Two people in Ohio die from overdoses due to potential bad batch of illicit drugs in the community
The Jefferson County General Health District (JCGHD) said they received reports of the fatal overdoses in downtown Steubenville. Both overdoses occurred in Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority units: one each in the South End and North End. Toxicology reports are not available at this time.
Ohio Valley officials have heightened awareness of boating under the influence violations during holiday weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As people hit the water this week to celebrate the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies across the country will be keeping an eye out for people boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. From July 4th through the 6th the NASBLA will be conducting their Operation Dry Water campaign. […]
Bond lowered for murder suspect in Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The man charged with the shooting death of another man outside of the Francis Wallace Apartments in Bellaire was back in court via video, asking for a lower bond. 21-year-old Brian Melott has been in the Belmont County Jail under a one million dollar bond since the murder of 19-year-old […]
U.S. Attorney warns elderly Americans to take caution when signing over power of attorney
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Older Americans are often scammed and financially victimized by someone they know. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld says the type of phone or email fraud we hear most about is perpetrated by strangers. But family members and home caregivers are also sometimes the perpetrators who fleece an elderly person out of their […]
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