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Louisa man arrested in attempted break-in at Martin County football field
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Louisa man was arrested April 18 after attempting to break into the concession stand at the Martin County High School football field in Inez. Brian Lee Gantt, 36, of Louisa, was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing and a bench warrant. According to the criminal complaint, Gantt was…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Megan Maynard, 25, of Tomahawk, was arrested Saturday in Tomahawk for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) no visible injury). Deputy Adams received a complaint from dispatch about a domestic at a residence on David Road in Tomahawk. When the deputy arrived at the scene,…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Robert Moore, 35, of Debord, was arrested Tuesday on Main Street in Inez on a complaint warrant charging him with unauthorized use of motor vehicle and second-degree criminal mischief. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Ricky Goble, 59, of Prestonburg, was arrested…
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Pilgrim man charged with first-degree sexual abuse
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A 43-year-old man was arrested Monday after a child made an outcry of sexual abuse against him. Chad Smith of Pilgrim was being held Tuesday in Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse of a child. Court records allege the victim disclosed Smith…
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Martin County women arrested after police find children living in unacceptable conditions
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Inez women face charges of endangering the welfare of a minor after police found children living in a home with unacceptable living conditions. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Desirae Dalton and 36-year-old Alicia Dalton of Inez are accused of having four young children living…
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Former Eastern Kentucky Correctional supervisors plead guilty to role in assault of restrained inmate, cover-up
WEST LIBERTY — Two former Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex supervisors pleaded guilty to roles in the assault of a restrained inmate and the cover-up. According to a U.S. Department of Justice press release, James Benish and Randy Nickell acknowledged that on July 24, 2018, they witnessed fellow EKCC officers assault a non-violent inmate who was…
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Williamson attorney charged with battery on officer in Logan County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOGAN, W.Va. — An attorney with an office in Williamson in Mingo County is facing charges in neighboring Logan County for battery on a police officer and obstructing, according to court documents. The criminal complaint states that on Tuesday, March 28, a deputy responded to Logan Boulevard to assist the city of…
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Man arrested for firing gun in Williamson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in the city limits for shooting out of a car and hitting houses and vehicles, according to the Williamson Police Department. According to Williamson Police Chief J.C. Dotson, police were alerted to someone shooting out of a vehicle on Vinson Street…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Roy K. Goble, 47, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Blackberry Road in Debord for criminal trespassing. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd reported Goble was at a residence looking under items on the porch and turning them over. The property owner told officers that…
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One arrested, two others wanted for Kermit school break-in
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department has arrested one suspect and is looking for two other young adults in connection with the recent Kermit Pre K-8 School burglary. Dakota L. Blankenship of Williamson was arrested by deputies March 21 and charged with entry of a building other than…