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Grand jury returns a dozen indictments in Martin County
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up a dozen indictments Thursday involving eight individuals. Charges range from drug trafficking and theft to DUI and failure to appear in court. Green Ramey, 54, of Louisa, faces a six-count indictment that includes trafficking in the first degree in a controlled
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‘You’ll have to fight me’: Man rips deputy’s ear in brawl
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Things got physical Saturday at Dempsey Housing when deputies attempted to arrest 45-year-old Jimmy Dale Maynard of Warfield. What was supposed to be a straightforward warrant service turned into a chaotic struggle—with a torn earlobe, minor injuries and one man in jail. Deputies from the Martin County Sheriff’s
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Norene Bowen, 61, of Debord, was arrested Monday on McCoy Drive in Debord on a bench warrant for court. Deputy Steven Putman served the warrant. Clayton James Hall, 22, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday at Evans Hardware in Inez on a warrant from
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Williamson man faces formal charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Williamson, West Virginia, man faces formal charges in connection with a drug-related incident that occurred earlier this spring. The Martin Circuit Court on May 27 announced that Brian K. Runyon, 53, stands accused of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication involving a controlled substance.
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Amanda Jude, 36, of Kermit, West Virginia, was arrested Tuesday at Pizza Stop in Inez on a fugitive from another state warrant. Deputy Steve Putman served the warrant. Tammy Johnson, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on charges of alcohol intoxication in a
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Police recover stolen Jeep on Wolf Creek
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A report of a wrecked Jeep led Martin County law enforcement straight to a stolen vehicle Monday. The man behind the wheel, David Joshua Brown, 39, of Lovely, now faces a list of charges. Police arrested Brown on North Wolf Creek Road, where a Jeep had rolled off
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: David Joshua Brown, 39, of Lovely, was arrested Monday for receiving stolen property, selling or receiving a vehicle with removed or altered VIN, and prescription controlled substance not in proper container. Officers responded to North Wolf Creek Road, where a Jeep had rolled
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Warfield man formally charged in hit-and-run, drug case
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin Circuit Court formally charged a Warfield man Thursday in connection with a May 5 hit-and-run crash involving drugs. Steven Ray Davis, 42, faces charges of leaving the scene of accident-failure to render aid or assistance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a
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Rifle incident lands Inez man in jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail Monday after authorities said he assaulted a woman and pointed a rifle at her as she attempted to flee. George Spence, 61, of Inez, was taken into custody on McKinney Road. His charges include second-degree unlawful imprisonment, first-degree wanton endangerment and
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UPS run ends in DUI arrest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DAVELLA — A UPS truck veering into ditches and darting down the four-lane led to a DUI arrest May 7 in Davella. Police arrested 52-year-old Austin Woods of Hueysville on a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Callers reported the UPS truck was “all over the road
