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Wood County Grand Jury indicts 57 people
PARKERSBURG — A man who allegedly caused multiple accidents driving the wrong way while under the influence on U.S. 50 last fall was one of 57 people indicted this week by the Wood County Grand Jury. Andrew Gavin Warwick, 36, 589 Old River Road, Williamstown, was indicted on charges...
Man caught on Veto Road after pursuit on Wednesday
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - UPDATE 5/15/24 10:21 P.M. The Parkersburg Police Department tried to stop Charles Davis at the intersection of 29th and Birch streets on Wednesday morning. Officers say he sped off through the Park Shopping Center and headed toward the Memorial Bridge. The pursuit continued onto Route...
Vehicle pursuit ends with arrest of Vienna man
PARKERSBURG – On Wednesday morning, detectives with the Parkersburg Police Department were conducting surveillance on a business located on 29th Street in Parkersburg in reference to an ongoing investigation and to apprehend Charles Brian Davis, 49, of Vienna, on several outstanding warrants. According to a Parkersburg Police press release,...
SouthEast Ohio Woman Indicted for Engaging in Solicitation After Positive HIV Test
Marietta, OH – On May 14, 2024, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted a local woman, Linda Leccesse, aged 30 and residing in Marietta, for Engaging in Solicitation After a Positive HIV Test, classified as a third-degree felony. Following an extensive investigation, law enforcement agents identified at least 211...
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