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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Eric Phillip Crum, 42, of Debord, was arrested May 18 on Setser Branch in Davella on charges of possession of a controlled substance first degree, first offense (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance first degree, first offense (drug unspecified) and…
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Sheriff recovers stolen vehicles, camper, UTV in Pilgrim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk recovered multiple stolen vehicles and other property Thursday along Rocky Branch/South Wolf Creek Road in Pilgrim after a couple reported the items missing in West Virginia. Recovered property included a Sunnybrook Sunset Creek travel trailer, a GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup truck, a Chevrolet…
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Deputies seize guns, marijuana, cash in raid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Martin County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies raided two properties and uncovered more than 12 ounces of marijuana, an arsenal of firearms and more than $13,000 in cash following a monthslong investigation, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Tyler Harrison Harless, 28, of Tomahawk, was…
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Beauty man charged after starving dog found chained outside
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BEAUTY — A Beauty man was arrested May 6 after Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said deputies found a severely malnourished dog chained outside a kennel and too weak to walk normally. Dustin Clay, 46, was charged with second-degree cruelty to animals after Kirk investigated a complaint at a residence…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Tyler Harrison Harless, 28, of Tomahawk, was arrested May 12 on charges of trafficking in marijuana (8 ounces to 5 pounds), first offense, and drug paraphernalia buy/possession. Deputy J.C. Kirk obtained search warrants for Harris’ residence on Gayle Carter Road…
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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…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: James H. Riggs Jr., 58, was arrested April 6 on New Route 3 in Inez on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place (first and second offense) and possession of marijuana. Deputy Zach Waller responded to the call. According…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Joe Robinson, 45, of Tomahawk, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Route 40 in Inez on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), failure to produce an insurance card and an outstanding indictment warrant for…
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Tomahawk man arrested after suspected crystal meth found in camper at trailer park
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A 44-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested after authorities discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine and multiple bags of marijuana inside a camper at Fields Trailer Court. Paul Mullins faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. “I…
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Fire leads to arrest of Inez woman on child endangerment charge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Authorities arrested a 25-year-old Inez woman Thursday morning following a fire at a Martin County apartment building, charging her with child endangerment and drug offenses. Deputies charged Deanna Wiley with endangering the welfare of a minor, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation for felony…
