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West Virginia woman accused of stealing over $219K from a business
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Chester, West Virginia woman was arrested on warrants from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office after being charged with 56 counts of Embezzlement. According to officials in March 2024 Smith Oil Inc, out of New Cumberland, filed a complaint for stolen money from the business totaling $219,191.63 Officials say Jessica […]
Wheeling sees alarming spike with five drug overdoses in 24 hours
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — According to the Wheeling Police Department, five overdoses occurred in the Wheeling area in the last 24 hours. Early Friday morning, four opioid overdoses were confirmed in Ohio County, while the fifth remains under investigation. Officials say often, two or three will be reported at...
No charges will be filled in fight involving 3 people, rocks, and stuff thrown
Wheeling Police say they responded to call of three people fighting. Police say they responded to the 3700 block of Eoff St in Wheeling, WV at 9:15 am. Wheeling Police say they spoke to the three people fighting and one person said rocks and stuff were thrown during the fight. Police say that no charges […]
Overdose trend/spike alert issued in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wheeling Police Department issued a possible overdose trend or spike alert on Thursday evening. The alert is in effect for the next 48-96 hours. Police advise that Narcan is available at the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These alerts are enacted when […]
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