CRIME & SAFETY
Man killed in ATV crash in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man was killed in a rollover ATV crash Tuesday in Wayne County, deputies said. The incident was reported just after noon in the 4000 block of Fifth Street Road in Huntington, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said...
Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Case
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Derrell Cashawn Massey, also known as “Rell,” and “Fat Rell,” 34, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Massey admitted to a leading role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Southern District of […]
Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Frank W. Basenback, 37, of Huntington, was sentenced today to eight years and four months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 8, 2023, Basenback sold approximately 56 grams of fentanyl to […]
Shoals advocacy groups holds memorial vigil for victims of violent crimes
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Volunteers with a Shoals advocacy group says they never want crime victims to be forgotten so they hold a memorial vigil. They hold a memorial candlelight vigil each year and work throughout the year to support the victim’s families. 96 crosses with 96 different photos...
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