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York receives additional child pornography charges
New federal indictment opened Thursday BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A Beauty man already under federal indictment for producing and distributing child pornography is facing additional charges following the release of a new indictment Thursday in U.S. District Court in Pikeville. Donald York Jr., 69, was indicted by a federal grand jury in…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Lonnie Joe Robinson, 43, of Tomahawk, was arrested Saturday at Zip Zone in Lovely for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substance, drug paraphernalia buy/possession, no/expired registration plates and prescription controlled substance not in original container. Sheriff Kirk responded to a…
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Former Mingo sheriff candidate arrested on charges of soliciting a minor
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. — A former Gilbert, W.Va., resident who was an unsuccessful candidate for the office of sheriff in Mingo County has found himself on the wrong side of the law and is currently incarcerated in the Southern Regional Jail on a $10,000 cash bond. According to information provided…
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Former sheriff candidate arrested on soliciting a minor for sex charge
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. — A former Gilbert, W.Va., resident who was an unsuccessful candidate for the office of sheriff in Mingo County has found himself on the wrong side of the law and is currently incarcerated in the Southern Regional Jail on a $10,000 cash bond. According to information provided by…
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Porter arrested for copper theft
At least 11 arrests since October BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Police arrested a man for copper theft last week in a traffic stop on Route 3 and Sawmill Hollow. An employee at Booth Energy called law enforcement shortly after 1 p.m. to alert them that a man was taking copper wire from the…
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Inmate captured after brief escape in downtown Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A jail inmate briefly escaped authorities Thursday outside the Martin County Courthouse, triggering a manhunt in downtown Inez for the 39-year-old escapee. Jeremy Maynard of Lovely was transported from the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center for a court appearance. Upon exiting the courthouse with a group, everyone turned…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Candie (Sluss) Muncy, 60, of Pilgrim, was arrested Tuesday in Pilgrim for public intoxication , disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call about a possible intoxicated female near Rocky Branch. Upon arrival, the deputy found Muncy pulling…
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Student ‘criminally charged’ for prank bomb threat
“I hope this sends a message to anyone tempted to report a fake emergency: You will be caught, and there will be consequences for your actions.” –Martin County Schools Superintendent Larry James. BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County High School student has been criminally charged for a prank bomb threat that led…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests. Scott Marcum, 38, of Debord, was arrested Sunday on Old Route 3 in Inez on bench warrants and indictment warrants for two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams methamphetamine), two counts of drug paraphernalia…
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Probation violation leads to drug bust
Police seize crack cocaine, fentanyl, cash BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A woman is in jail after a warrant for a probation violation led police to find drugs and thousands of dollars in her apartment. Lauren Mikeala Horn, 21, of Williamson, was arrested Jan. 11 for a probation violation. Police say she…
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