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Missing scientists and general a real mystery
I am not always a believer in conspiracy theories, but where there is smoke there is usually fire. The first news most heard on this topic was about the February disappearance of retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland. This missing person case brought attention to earlier incidents involving specialists in aerospace, defense and
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Mingo County arrests, criminal complaints and bookings
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court Clerk’s office released criminal complaints and arrests by various law enforcement agencies this past week, while jail records showed additional recent bookings. Amanda Lynn Williamson, 46, was booked April 18 in Mingo County on charges of trespassing-1, breaking and entering and obstructing an officer.
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Litter cleanup, waste tire disposal, electronics recycling April 18 in Mingo County
Kermit invites residents to pick up trash CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Mingo County residents will have several ways to help clean up their communities April 18 as a countywide litter pickup and beautification effort coincides with free disposal events for waste tires and unwanted electronics in Williamson. The April 18 cleanup will involve the Mingo County
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Mingo County arrests
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate’s Court Clerk’s office recently released these criminal complaints. Randall K. Horn, 46, of Holden, was charged with multiple counts, including driving on a revoked license, driving without a license, no motor vehicle inspection sticker, no insurance, improper registration, not wearing a seat belt and driving
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Mingo County arrest report week of March 22
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s office released these criminal complaints, recent arrests and arraignments. Christi Michelle Brown, 47, address listed as homeless, formerly of Houston, Texas, was charged with several charges in an incident involving Truist Bank. Those include financial exploitation of an elderly person, taking another person’s
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Williamson fire chief arrested on wanton endangerment charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson Fire Chief Joey Michael Carey was arrested Friday night after a roughly three-month investigation into allegations that he fired two handgun rounds into a neighboring apartment in the downtown Williamson building where he lives. West Virginia State Police took Carey, 49, into custody at about 9
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Vanished: Four years later, brother still searching for Brittany Horn Duff
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Nearly four years after Brittany Horn Duff vanished near Kermit, her brother is still searching for answers. Kevin Horn says the only thing that will bring peace is bringing his sister home. “Closure means bringing my sister home to be laid to rest,” Horn said. “It’s having
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Mingo County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Law enforcement agencies continued to be busy in Mingo County the past few days. The Mingo County Magistrate Court office in Williamson released these recent arrest reports. Jonathan James Pack, 40, of Crum, was charged with driving on a revoked license (DUI), fleeing from a police officer, reckless driving,
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Woman shot to death; husband arrested on first-degree murder charge
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A man is in jail on a first-degree murder charge after police found his wife shot to death Friday morning at a home on Triton Lane near Delbarton. Mingo County Sheriff deputies were dispatched at approximately 11 a.m. after Mingo 911 received a call requesting a welfare
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Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum Obituary
Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum 1940—2026 Minnie Mae (Williamson) Crum, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 22, 1940, in Grey Eagle, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Grace (Fitch) and Ersel Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
