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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Man’s death threats lead to lockdown of Adena and Kenworth
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities arrested a man Friday night after he allegedly made threats to kill another person and himself, prompting lockdowns at a hospital and an industrial facility. Deputies responded to a call from a woman who reported that her boyfriend, Mykel Morris, had left their residence with...
Man charged with crime spree Tuesday morning in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. — A Brooke County man is behind bars for a string of Tuesday morning incidents in the city of Weirton. Robert Bailey, 32, of Wellsburg faces two counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, and one count of breaking and entering for the early morning crime spree.
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