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Parkersburg man charged with first degree murder
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Parkersburg man wanted in connection to a woman’s body found in southern West Virginia was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, Tony Williamson was taken into custody by the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force on 7th Street before 4 a.m. on July 2. Police Chief Matt Board states he was taken without incident after he briefly tried to flee from authorities.
Woman's body found in West Virginia, suspect facing first-degree murder charge
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a body that was found in West Virginia, according to state police. Tony Williamson, 35, was taken into custody in the Parkersburg area early Monday morning, troopers said. Williamson, said troopers, was charged with first-degree murder after...
Marietta teen missing for almost two weeks found in Parkersburg
MARIETTA — A 15-year-old Marietta boy who ran away in mid-June has been found. “We are happy to report that Riley has been found safe,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a media release on June 28 referring to Riley Brandjes. According to Chief Deputy Mark...
Officials: Stewart to face escape charges when caught
PARKERSBURG — A Raleigh County man wanted for absconding from the Parkersburg Correctional Center will face felony escape charges upon apprehension, officials said Tuesday. Gregory Dale Stewart, 61, was last seen on Sunday at the Cross Church, 1122 Market St., Parkersburg, the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. The time of the escape was 11:55 a.m., according to the wanted poster from the corrections division.
Raleigh County man escapes from Parkersburg Correctional Facility; authorities asking for help
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Raleigh County man has escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center and authorities are asking for your help in finding him. Gregory Dale Stewart escaped while on furlough to go to church on Sunday. Stewart removed his GPS ankle monitor and could be heading back towards...
Lifeguard on Duty: Algarhy recognized for saving child’s life
MARIETTA — The Marietta Fire Department presented an award to Yousuf Algarhy, a lifeguard at Marietta Aquatic Center, for saving a 6-year-old boy’s life on June 14. According to Algarhy, the boy had hit his head earlier on the pirate ship and had to sit out of the pool to recover. After the boy had recovered, he went back into the pool but went into an area where the water was too deep. Algarhy mentioned he heard the boy yell, and jumped into the pool. Algarhy said he got to the boy right as his head went underwater.
Man arrested after fleeing from police and crashing UTV
MINERAL WELLS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after fleeing from police and crashing a UTV while DUI. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 2:12 pm Sgt. J.C. Edwards and Deputy J.W. Reeder was on patrol in the area of Pike Street Bypass in Mineral […]
UPDATE: House fire in Walker deemed accidental
WALKER, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Deer Walk Fire Department said the fire was deemed accidental. The cause of the fire remains unknown. WALKER, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two dogs were found dead after flames from a structure fire fully engulfed a house on Monday. At approximately 4:31 p.m., authorities received a...
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