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Man jailed in brutal Inez beating
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man accused of brutally beating a 71-year-old man during an April cookout is behind bars after a grand jury indicted him Thursday on a first-degree assault charge. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Millard Daniel Newsome, 45, of Debord, on Friday and lodged him in the…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s officer released several criminal complaints and arrest reports, while jail booking information was obtained from the Southwestern Regional Jail. Matthew Doyle Slone, 54, was booked May 4 in Mingo County on a bond violation. Chantel Marie Steele, 21, was booked May 3 on…
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Two charged after toddler reportedly ingests marijuana
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A Delbarton couple is facing child neglect and drug charges after a 2-year-old girl reportedly ingested marijuana while staying at their home, according to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department. Paul Douglas Hunt, 52, and Deborah Hunt, 51, were arrested April 22 by Mingo County sheriff’s deputies following…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rogert D. Meade, 74, of Inez, was arrested April 27 on Coldwater Road on a warrant for terroristic threatening, third degree, and burglary, first degree. Deputy David Adams served the warrant at 7:59 p.m. Sherry Gordon, 49, of Lovely, and…
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court Clerk’s office released these criminal complaints and arrest reports the week of April 19. Brandon Goosinow, 28, of Chattaroy, was charged with possession with intent to deliver (fentanyl), conspiracy and transferring and receiving stolen goods. The arrest happened on U.S. 119 near Belo. Goosinow was a…
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Pike grand jury indicts 22
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned indictments against 22 individuals April 21, including several defendants facing drug, firearm and bail-jumping charges. Margaret Adkins, 67, of Pikeville, has been indicted on a single misdemeanor count of theft by unlawful taking (less than $300). Tina Adkins, 48, of Phelps, stands…
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Police shoot man after struggle in downtown Paintsville
PAINTSVILLE — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Johnson County after Paintsville police shot a man following a foot chase and struggle downtown. The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. April 26 on Main Street, according to the Kentucky State Police. Investigators said a Paintsville police officer was on foot patrol when he…
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Johnson County grand jury indicts 11
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Johnson County grand jury returned indictments against 11 individuals April 17 on charges ranging from assault and drug trafficking to theft and weapons offenses. James Blevins, 33, of Paintsville, was indicted on one felony count of theft by unlawful taking over $1,000 (shoplifting). According to the indictment,…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, was arrested April 20 in Inez on an indictment warrant charging her with three counts of burglary in the third degree, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief, second degree. Deputy Brett Maynard served the warrant…
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Man arrested after dropping drugs in Martin County Government Center, police said
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you happened to lose a pouch of drugs inside the Martin County Government Center last week, Sheriff John Kirk had a message for you: call the sheriff’s office. He would be happy to help — and by “help,” he meant jail. The odd episode began after hours…
