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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…
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FEMA vehicle impounded in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office impounded a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vehicle May 7 after a disaster recovery worker fled from police during a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd said he clocked the vehicle at 92 mph in a 55 mph zone along KY-645 near the…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Priscilla Ann Boggs, 38, of Warfield, was arrested Monday on a charge of prescription controlled substance not in the proper container and a bench warrant. Deputy Putman responded to a call about Boggs knocking on doors and taking stuff off porches at Dempsey…
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USP Big Sandy: Baltimore woman accused of smuggling ‘wax weed’ to inmate
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Authorities arrested a Baltimore woman after she allegedly attempted to smuggle balloons filled with “wax weed” to an inmate at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Big Sandy in Martin County. On May 4, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint from USP Big Sandy staff, who had detained…
