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CRIME & SAFETY
One hurt in Shinnston accident, HealthNet called to assist
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - One person has been injured in an accident in Shinnston tonight. The motorcycle accident took place on Saltwell Road in Shinnston, and was called in to the Harrison County 911 Center just before 8 P.M. Officials say that no roads are closed at this time. HealthNet...
Former educator indicted on federal child exploitation offenses
Jackson, TN – A federal grand jury in Jackson, Tennessee recently returned an indictment charging Philip Stephen Plyler, 41, of Fairmont, West Virginia with federal child exploitation offenses. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the return of the indictment today. Plyler is charged in a two-count indictment with...
Federal prisoner at FCI Gilmer sentenced for mailing threats
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - A federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer was sentenced to additional time in prison Monday. Stephen Elbert Boykin, 52, was sentenced to an additional 51 months - a little over four years - for mailing threats directed at government officials and family members, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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