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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…
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Woman jailed in attempted child abduction case
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Mingo County woman faces a felony charge after state police say she grabbed a young girl outside her home and claimed the child was her missing daughter. West Virginia State Police arrested Brittany Lashay Akers, 29, of Red Jacket, on a charge of attempted abduction of…
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Early voting May 14, 15, 16
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters will have three days of no-excuse in-person absentee voting beginning Thursday as the 2026 Primary Election enters its final week. No-excuse early voting will be available May 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Excused in-person absentee voting continues…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Tyler Harrison Harless, 28, of Tomahawk, was arrested May 12 on charges of trafficking in marijuana (8 ounces to 5 pounds), first offense, and drug paraphernalia buy/possession. Deputy J.C. Kirk obtained search warrants for Harris’ residence on Gayle Carter Road…
