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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Cassandra Martin, 27, of Lexington, was arrested Tuesday at White Oak Hill of Addiction Recovery Care in Inez for contempt of court. Sheriff Kirk states in his report that Martin was court-ordered to rehab at White Oak Hill, but left the facility. Stephen…
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Mingo County arrests: Parking-meter break-ins, cable theft
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — A recent string of arrests in Mingo County includes allegations of parking-meter thefts in downtown Williamson, the cutting and removal of hundreds of feet of communication cable near Matewan, and other charges. – Second arrest in parking meter thefts – Police arrested a second suspect on charges of…
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School speech therapist arrested for public intoxication
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County school speech therapist was arrested Thursday afternoon at Eden Elementary after officers said she appeared to be under the influence while supervising students. Martin County Schools Police Chief Chris Kidd and Officer Nathan Todd arrested Leigh Ann Marquez, 44, of Paintsville, around 3 p.m. on…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office has released the following arrests: Mack A. Estep, 41, of Warfield, was arrested Friday on an indictment warrant charging him with trafficking in controlled substance, first degree (over 2 grams of methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana, failure to or improper…
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Six indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted six people Thursday on charges that include drug trafficking, assault, wanton endangerment and driving under the influence. Hailee J. Joseph, 31, of Paintsville, is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine) and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.…
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Debord woman faces drug charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord woman under the Rocket Docket program. Charlene Carter, 34, faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class D felony, and public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor. According to the Commonwealth Attorney, the charges stem from…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Brian Howell, 46, of Inez, was arrested Oct. 23 on Yellow Creek Road in Martin County for possession of a controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine). Sheriff John Kirk and deputies were conducting a knock-and-talk on a separate case when the…
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Mingo County arrest report week of Oct. 19
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Several arrests were made by law enforcement agencies this past week in Mingo County. Chris Bumgarner, 39, of Chapmanville, was charged with breaking and entering. He was arrested by the West Virginia State Police (WVSP). Jonathan Kyle Walker, 30, of Justice, was charged with assault while committing a felony,…
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Mingo man charged after threatening deputy with a knife
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is behind bars after threatening a deputy and neighbors with a knife. Denver Ray Hatfield Jr., 54, of Matewan, was taken into custody after a 911 caller said a man at Mitchell Branch was threatening neighbors with a knife Oct. 17. Mingo County Sheriff’s Department…
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Copper theft leaves lasting damage and ‘no options available’ on Wolf Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Another attempted copper theft on North Wolf Road has left residents without working telephone service and deepened what they describe as a permanent loss of infrastructure in their rural area. Around 8 a.m. Saturday, a caller traveling on State Route 1714/North Wolf Creek Road between Buck Branch and…
