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Man dies in UTV crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - An investigation is underway into what caused a UTV to turn over, killing a man. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 11:39 p.m. Saturday night on State Highway 1056 in the McCarr area of Pike County, Ky. Troopers said a 29-year-old from...
One sentenced on methamphetamine charges in Logan County
LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual was sentenced on Friday in relation to multiple charges pertaining to the delivery of methamphetamine. According to Logan County Prosecuting Attorney David Wandling, “o April 19, 2024, Christopher Hairston was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Kelly Codispoti to 10 years in the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for his […]
Man arrested due to screaming, cussing at people inside store
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is in jail after he was screaming and cussing at people inside Speedway in Logan County. On April 16, 2024, Chapmanville Police were dispatched to a disturbance at Speedway of a man screaming and cussing at people inside. The suspect, Ernest Robert Ulbrich Jr., left on foot and walked […]
W.Va. mom arrested after teen daughter in 'emaciated, skeletal state' is found dead
MORRISVALE, W.Va. (TCD) -- A 49-year-old mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 14-year-old daughter, who was found dead in the bathroom of her home this week. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of Wednesday, April 17, deputies responded to Cameo Road...
MCSO: Suspect in two shooting incidents taken into custody
A man accused of at least two shootings which did not result in injuries in Williamson this week has been arrested and jailed on multiple charges. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:30 p.m. on April 17, James Victor Hash, 20, allegedly fired multiple shots through the glass rear entrance doors of Goodman Manor on Fourth Avenue before fleeing on foot.
(Re)Uniting for recovery
Kim was just a few weeks away from graduating Mingo County Drug Court in 2020 when, in her words, “I found my mom dead.”. Such an unexpected and traumatic event could have derailed Kim and kept her from reaching her final destination of addiction recovery. But that didn’t happen....
Mingo County Schools given all clear after domestic incident leads to lockdown
UPDATE: (5:15 p.m. Thursday) – West Virginia State Police are releasing more information about the incident that led to a school lockdown in Mingo County. According to WVSP, the incident was a domestic call in the Bend Creek area of Logan County. Troopers say a male allegedly fired a shot during the incident and then […]
Man arrested after running naked and screaming
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man is facing charges after running through someone’s property naked and screaming. Logan County Sheriff’s Department says they responded to a call in the Switzer area about a man who was naked and causing a disturbance. One caller stated that the male was on their property naked […]
Mingo County Republican Women's Organization Hosts Candidate Forum Ahead of Election Day
The Mingo County Republican Women's Organization recently held a candidate forum on April 13 in preparation for the upcoming Election Day on May 14. The event took place at the Williamson Community Center, with Jarrod Dean, Director of the Williamson Parks and Recreation, moderating the event. The evening began with...
Man arrested after running through yards partially clothed
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces charges after running through yards partially clothed. According to Logan County Deputies, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, bystanders advised that Casey Farmer of Chapmanville was partially clothed and running through yards. When deputies made contact with Farmer, he was in a building partially clothed and shouting profanities […]
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