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Sheriff’s office honors fallen officers
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each December and throughout the first week of the new year, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk and his staff decorate a wall in the sheriff’s office dedicated to law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice during the preceding 12 months. The wall honors seven fallen officers in Kentucky in
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Logan woman arrested after shoving incident with Mingo Sheriff at Tug Valley game
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — A Logan County, W.Va. woman was arrested Monday following an incident over the weekend during a high school basketball game. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department release, 24-year-old Michelle Taylor Napier was arrested by Logan County Chief Deputy M. Lafauci for charges including battery and disorderly conduct. A
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Jennifer Wells appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The new Inez City Commission held its first meeting of the new year Thursday and appointed Jennifer Wells as commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Barry Horn. According to Mayor Ed Daniels, Horn submitted a written resignation, even though he did not take the oath of office following
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department to test for deputies
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) has scheduled testing for a potential list for hiring future deputies. Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts said the application period opened on Jan. 2 and will continue through Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Applicants can pick up an application at the MCSD office
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Workman’s Construction and Home Renovation vs. Anita Preece. Republic Finance LLC vs. Lori Smith. Virgie Stumbo vs. Roger Copley Jr. Heather Spence vs. Justin Cline. Goloman SACHS Bank USA vs. Lori Simpkins. Republic Finance LLC vs. Deborah
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White Oak Hill Treatment Center is hiring now, hosting community event Jan. 26
INEZ — Have you ever wanted to learn more about addiction treatment or what is happening in your community? Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) will host an open house and community night Thursday, Jan. 26, at White Oak Hill Treatment Center in Inez. During the event, people can apply for open jobs, tour the White Oak
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Scott Marcum, 38, of Debord, was arrested Sunday on Old Route 3 in Inez on bench warrants and indictment warrants for two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams methamphetamine), two counts of drug paraphernalia
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Fatal shooting case closed
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — A case of a landowner fatally shooting a Tomahawk man who trespassed on his family’s property last year is formally closed after a grand jury failed to indict. The grand jury in Lawrence County met Thursday and heard the case against Tyler Brown, who shot and killed 45-year-old
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Probation violation leads to drug bust
Police seize crack cocaine, fentanyl, cash BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A woman is in jail after a warrant for a probation violation led police to find drugs and thousands of dollars in her apartment. Lauren Mikeala Horn, 21, of Williamson, was arrested Jan. 11 for a probation violation. Police say she
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Students evacuated following bomb threat call to Martin County Sheriff’s Office
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School students were evacuated and bused to Inez Elementary following a bomb threat call to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office around noon Wednesday. MCHS Principal Martha Williams immediately began evacuating all students and staff from the building when the sheriff contacted her concerning the threat. Williams
