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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Joshua Moore, 25, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. Brian Lowe, 53, of Inez, was arrested Monday on probation violations. Parole Officer Boleyn made the arrest. George Newsome IV, 31, of Debord, was arrested Sunday…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Robinson, 43, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on East Main Street in Inez on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Larry Johnson, 73, of Inez, was arrested Monday on East Main Street in Inez on a bench warrant…
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Police make arrest in Department of Highways burglary
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) made an arrest in the burglary of the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) office located on U.S. 119 at Millers Creek. James Robinson, 51, of the Lake area in Boone County, was arrested by West Virginia State (WVSP) Police Trooper…
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Woman arrested, children removed from home after authorities find drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Police arrested a 26-year-old woman for allegedly endangering her minor children by having illicit substances within their reach. Ariel N. Carver of Warfield was taken into custody Friday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. She faces several charges, including possession of marijuana, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine),…
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Mingo man arrested for threatening five people with firearm
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WHARNCLIFFE, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill five people, including three minors, near Wharncliffe in southern Mingo County. According to a criminal complaint, Brian Colangelo, 40, of Wharncliffe, reportedly shot a pistol near a house and at a pickup truck, causing more…
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Man arrested after standoff in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A standoff involving law enforcement ended in Inez after an officer used a Taser on the subject. The suspect, Taylor Wallis, a 55-year-old Inez resident, faces several charges. The events transpired Tuesday evening at Wallis’s home on Spruce Pine Road when the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received reports…
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Felony manslaughter case takes mediation route
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an uncommon move locally for felony criminal cases, the second-degree manslaughter case of 20-year-old Timothy Ramey II of Tomahawk will go before a court-appointed mediator. This decision, initiated by the defense, seeks a potential resolution outside a traditional court trial. However, the final decision in the legal path of…
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Martin County Arrest Report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and citations: Zachary Colton Delong, 27, of Debord, was arrested Friday on Setser Branch, Debord, on an indictment warrant and traffic charges. Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest. Christopher S. Marcum, 48, of Inez, was arrested Friday in Inez on…
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Debord shooting suspect arrested; police search for second male involved
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A midnight shooting in Debord has resulted in the arrest of a Lovely man who allegedly fired more than a dozen bullets into two residences with occupants inside. The incident took place at the home of Austin Harless on Sandlick Road early Sunday morning. According to a criminal…
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Burglary, criminal mischief highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against six individuals for crimes ranging from burglary to criminal mischief. Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, faces an indictment for second-degree burglary. The indictment alleges Crum illegally entered the dwelling of Betty Harris of Inez intending to commit a…
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