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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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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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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…
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Gary Lee Gamble Sr., 65, was arrested April 12 on Route 40 in Tomahawk on charges of first-degree and first- offense trafficking in controlled substance (methamphetamine), first-degree and second offense possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and first-degree and first offense…
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Traffic stop leads to suspected meth seizure in Martin County, two arrests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A traffic stop Sunday night in Martin County led to the seizure of about 16 grams of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of two Inez men—a father and son. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a white 2011 Chevrolet truck about 8 p.m. on Route 40 near the old…
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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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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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Vape shop owners indicted for alleged THC sales involving minors
BY V. LAUREL SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday indicted two Inez women for allegedly selling marijuana vape products to minors. Linda Slone, 53, and Thelma Goforth, 54, each face charges of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and first-degree wanton endangerment-complicity. The indictments allege that Jan. 8 and Jan.…
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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…
