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Mingo County Sheriff welcomes new graduate
Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith sends out congratulations to Deputy Jacob May for graduating the 195th Basic Class at the West Virginia State Police Academy. “We pray you have a safe and productive career.”
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Mingo man arrested for threatening five people with firearm
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WHARNCLIFFE, W.Va. — A Mingo County man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to kill five people, including three minors, near Wharncliffe in southern Mingo County. According to a criminal complaint, Brian Colangelo, 40, of Wharncliffe, reportedly shot a pistol near a house and at a pickup truck, causing more…
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Father and son arrested on drug charges in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BREEDEN, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department arrested a father and son on various drug charges Tuesday. Sheriff Joe Smith and deputies arrested Marvin Vance Sr. and Marvin Vance Jr. of Breeden after finding a large stash of drugs, firearms, cash and drug paraphernalia. Vance Sr. was arrested on an outstanding…
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Mingo County Arrests
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith’s Department reported the following arrests: Willie W. McCoy of Beech Creek was arrested Tuesday by Sgt C. Endicott, Cpl E. Williams and Cpl M.J. Mounts for entering without breaking, petit larceny and an outstanding family court capias. Billie Coleman of Baisden was arrested Monday in connection with…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department investigates illegal dumps
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on the never-ending battle against illegal dumps throughout the county. The department is using social media, specifically Facebook, to post pictures of dumps in hopes of getting tips or leads on individuals participating in this illegal activity. These eyesores…
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Logan woman arrested after shoving incident with Mingo Sheriff at Tug Valley game
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — A Logan County, W.Va. woman was arrested Monday following an incident over the weekend during a high school basketball game. According to the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department release, 24-year-old Michelle Taylor Napier was arrested by Logan County Chief Deputy M. Lafauci for charges including battery and disorderly conduct. A…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Department to test for deputies
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) has scheduled testing for a potential list for hiring future deputies. Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts said the application period opened on Jan. 2 and will continue through Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Applicants can pick up an application at the MCSD office…
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Mingo crash claims lives of 7-year-old and adult male
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A two-vehicle accident occurred Monday afternoon near Matewan that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy and Kentucky man and sent two others to area hospitals. According to information released by the Mingo County Sheriff’s office, the accident is described as a “side-swipe” and occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m.…
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Three arrested in Mingo County for allegedly stealing telephone wire
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN EDGARTON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department arrested three individuals on felony charges Saturday. Chief Field Deputy Allen Mounts said that deputies arrested Barry D. McClanahan, Nichols Pruitt and Christy Wolford in Edgarton. The three allegedly were attempting to steal telephone wire in the Thacker area of Mingo County to…
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Police take down drug trafficking operation in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — U.S. Marshals, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies took down a drug trafficking operation in Mingo County early Thursday. The U.S. Marshals Service issued a press release stating the overnight arrest operation was two years in the making. Police arrested six individuals and seized 8…
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