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Williamson man arrested for attempted murder
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Police arrested a Williamson man Jan. 20 on charges of attempted murder and two counts of wanton endangerment after an altercation at his father’s home. Leonard Isaiah Young Jr., 27, faces additional charges of shooting a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, domestic assault, brandishing a weapon, and…
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‘This is not allowed’: Grieving dog owner’s plea goes unanswered
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A plea born of loss and frustration went unanswered Thursday in the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. Beauty resident Cathy Fitzpatrick Sparks, standing before the county government, grieved for beloved dog Henry. Two days earlier, Henry was killed in a violent attack by a pit bull that wandered…
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Plea deal reduces severity of charges in child sexual abuse case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A 75-year-old Ohio man convicted of sexually abusing children was sentenced Thursday in Martin Circuit Court to three concurrent five-year prison terms, a result of a plea deal that reduced the severity of some charges. John D. Perry from Eastlake, Ohio, was sentenced for crimes that he admitted…
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Magistrates want asphalt
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County leaders advanced efforts to enhance roads and outdoor recreation during Thursday’s Fiscal Court meeting. Magistrates unanimously voted to spend federal funds for additional asphalt to use across the county. They also approved an agreement with First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) whereby the county will use its…
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Sheriff Kirk honors fallen officers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Photos of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2024 adorn a wall inside Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office. Sheriff Kirk began the memorial gallery about five years ago. Throughout each year, as he receives notifications of fallen officers, he places their photos on the…
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Feud over alleged stolen pills turns physical
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Groundhog Hollow in Warfield was the scene of a family feud turned physical Friday—and it all allegedly started over “stolen” medication. Elwood Robertson, 44, landed in jail after an altercation that Martin County Sheriff John Kirk says escalated into violence. Robertson now faces charges of public intoxication of…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and charges: Donald Harris, 44, of Ulysses, was arrested Monday on Dry Fork in Inez for obscuring the identity of a machine. Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd made the arrest at 10 a.m. Teresa Marcum, 46, of Adams, and Clem Marcum Jr., 47, of…
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Martin County rallies in storms: Heroes emerge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As severe winter weather gripped Martin County in recent weeks, local officials, departments, and volunteers mobilized to ensure that residents were safe and that vital services continued to function. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty praised the effort Thursday at the conclusion of the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. The judge…
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Martin County court dockets for Jan. 13-16
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 13 and 14 in Martin District Court: Clayton Jude (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Defendant not present, bench warrant, $250 cash. Aaron J. Marcum (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of substance, first: Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and…
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Martin County civil suits for Jan. 10-17
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Jan. 10-17: Synchrony Bank vs. Clayton Bradley Davis. Winterwood Inc. vs. Crystal Dials. Winterwood Inc. vs. Bertha Jude. Denali Capital LLC vs. Jane Blevins. Steven Ray Bowen vs. Andrea Newkirk Bowen. J.B. Wentworth Originations LLC vs. H.J. Cora J.…
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