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Four arrested in vandalism, school trespassing case in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest of four individuals accused of vandalizing vehicles at Dempsey Housing. The Martin County Schools Police Department charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity), second-degree criminal trespassing (complicity)
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Two charged in tire-slashing, trespassing investigation; additional arrests pending
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A late-night trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest May 13 of two individuals in a vehicle vandalism case at Dempsey Housing. Martin County Schools Police Department (MCSPD) charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity),
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Primary election results for Mingo County
Voter turnout light CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Voter turnout was very low for the Primary Election in Mingo County on Tuesday, May 12. According to one report only about 12% of the registered voters came out to vote in the off-year election. Mingo County has 28 precincts, whittled down from years past. The following is a
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Sheriff recovers stolen vehicles, camper, UTV in Pilgrim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk recovered multiple stolen vehicles and other property Thursday along Rocky Branch/South Wolf Creek Road in Pilgrim after a couple reported the items missing in West Virginia. Recovered property included a Sunnybrook Sunset Creek travel trailer, a GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup truck, a Chevrolet
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Deputies seize guns, marijuana, cash in raid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Martin County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies raided two properties and uncovered more than 12 ounces of marijuana, an arsenal of firearms and more than $13,000 in cash following a monthslong investigation, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Tyler Harrison Harless, 28, of Tomahawk, was
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Martin County Pool set to open June 1
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The cover is off, the water is looking good and Martin County officials say they are racing summer to the finish line. The Martin County Pool will officially open June 1, giving local families a place to cool off as school lets out and another Appalachian summer settles
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Prayer gathering Sunday in Inez to mark America’s approaching anniversary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents will gather May 17 on the courthouse steps in Inez for a prayer event tied to the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary, joining similar observances planned in Washington and communities across the country. The event, “Nation Rededication Back to God,” is scheduled for 2 p.m. at
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Beauty man charged after starving dog found chained outside
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — A Beauty man was arrested May 6 after Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said deputies found a severely malnourished dog chained outside a kennel and too weak to walk normally. Dustin Clay, 46, was charged with second-degree cruelty to animals after Kirk investigated a complaint at a residence
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Tomahawk man accused of staging UTV theft for insurance claim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A Martin County man admitted to staging the theft of his side-by-side in hopes someone would steal or burn it so he could collect insurance money, Kentucky State Police said. Larry Delong, 62, of Tomahawk, was arrested shortly after noon May 10 at his residence on charges of
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Inez man facing prison after pleading guilty to assault, intimidation, drugs
BY SADIE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man is facing a prison sentence after pleading guilty May 7 to assault, attempted intimidation of a witness and drug charges. Joe Allen Evans, 52, of Inez, pleaded guilty in Martin Circuit Court to second-degree assault – domestic violence, attempted intimidating a participant in a
