West Virginia State Police say a 14-year-old child is accused of fatally shooting an adult following an ongoing domestic incident. Police said in a statement that the shooting was reported Sunday afternoon at a residence near Fort Gay and the adult was dead when officers arrived. Police told news outlets an investigation found the juvenile […]
OLIVE HILL, KY (WOWK) – A man has been taken to the hospital with severe injuries after an alleged early morning fight this weekend in Olive Hill, Kentucky. According to Olive Hill Police Department Chief Bruce Palmer, officers responded to a call early Sunday morning regarding a fight that began downtown. Palmers says both parties […]
A 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting an adult following an ongoing domestic incident, West Virginia State Police said. The shooting was reported Sunday afternoon at a residence near Fort Gay, police said in a statement. Officers arrived to find the adult dead on the porch of the home, police said.
The Olive Hill Police Department reports that a man was flown to a nearby Hospital for treatment Sunday morning after being stabbed multiple times. Police say the call came in just before 6:15 AM Sunday morning on Penson Street. Investigators say the original call came in as a report of a prowler in the area. The victim was last listed to be in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The suspect was identified as Jared Binion, who was taken into custody. Olive Hill Police say he was also injured during the incident and taken to an area Hospital for treatment. The Olive Hill Police Dept. said Binion does have a criminal history. He’s currently lodged at the Carter Co Detention Center.
News that a company called Steel Dynamics will take over what’s left of Braidy Industries and abandon the proposed Ashland aluminum plant is likely the end of this five-year debacle. Whether it’s a fork in the road for how we think about hope and economic development is for us to decide.
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Christopher Eugene Capers, 34, of Huntington, was sentenced today to seven years and eight months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, also known as “crack.”
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm, Trooper J. A. Wellman received a call of a shooting on Lost Creek Road near Fort Gay. Upon arrival, the victim, Ermal Mullins, 37 of Fort Gay, West Virginia was found deceased on the porch of the residence.
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, Brian Donaldson, 30, of Oakwood, Georgia, admitted to selling approximately 8 ounces of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in the parking lot of a Huntington, West Virginia, restaurant on June 14, 2019.
One person is now dead following a shooting that took place on Sunday. According to the West Virginia State Police, the shooting occurred just after 3:45 PM on Lost Creek Road in Fort Gay. According to investigators, the suspect, who is a juvenile, shot the victim following a string of...
An Ironton Police Department officer arrested last week on several charges was in Ironton Municipal Court on Thursday morning and was denied bond. Bradley Spoljaric, 29, an IPD officer since April 2020 and a sergeant since July 2021, was arrested on July 27 and charged with first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence, second-degree felony possession/trafficking in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 dugs and third-degree felony tampering with evidence.
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tekoa Rivers, 22, of Huntington, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, admitted that he sold approximately 10 grams of...
Beckley, WV (WOAY) – 28 Texas Roadhouse locations throughout Kentucky, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania are encouraging the local community to support the Eastern Kentucky flood victims. Texas Roadhouse has pledged to donate 100% of its profits on August 9 to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. Anyone...
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A teenager shot and killed an adult on Sunday in Wayne County, West Virginia. Investigators say the teen was the victim of domestic violence incidents throughout the day. That is according to West Virginia State Police, who say the 14-year-old is now in the care of Child Protective Services as […]
LOUISA, Ky. — The LC Middle School Bulldogs faced the reigning state champion Belfry Pirates on Thursday for their first scrimmage of the year. The Bulldogs held Belfry to just a few first downs and the defense racked up 5 sacks against the Pirates. The offensive line was dominant with the Bulldogs racking up over 200 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. The passing game went 7-10 with over 150 yards and one touchdown through the air. There were no sacks or QB hurries. The offensive line is led by Ethan Preece, Chandler Preece, Cameron Castle, Colbie Prince, Cameron Vanhoose, and Hayden Thomas.
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Nigerian national pleaded guilty today to receipt of stolen money in connection with a fraud and money laundering scheme that defrauded at least 200 victims, many of whom are elderly, of at least $2.5 million. According to court documents and statements made in court,...
FORT GAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A 14-year-old fatally shot a man during a domestic violence incident Sunday evening in Wayne County, state police said. Ermal Mullins III, 37, was found dead on the porch of a Fort Gay residence by investigators, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police.
Approve minutes for July 19, 2022. Ordinance, “Ordinance Closing Portions of Franklin Street Pursuant to KRS 82.405”. Set motor vehicle and watercraft tax rate. Set Property Tax Rate for 2022. 2022-2023 Budget Adjustments. Executive session. Adjourn.
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -One person has died following a shooting Sunday. West Virginia State Police said the shooting happened just after 3:45 p.m. along Lost Creek Road in Fort Gay. Investigators say the suspect, a juvenile, shot the victim after domestic violence incidents continued throughout the day, in which...