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Former girls basketball coach arrested on rape, sexual abuse and sodomy charges
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A former teacher and girls basketball coach is facing rape, sexual abuse and sodomy charges. Darrin Rice, 54, of Wittensville, was arrested Sept. 21 by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department following his indictment by a Johnson County grand jury. The indictment charges Rice with third-degree rape, first-degree sexual…
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Ambulance service concerns escalate
EMT shares disturbing information, Patriot Ambulance owner responds BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Emergency patients in Martin County have been waiting extended periods for ambulances to travel from surrounding counties to drive them to hospitals. This has prompted several complaints over the last month about the service provided by Patriot Ambulance Service (the…
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Landlord and accomplice steal shoes and groceries from tenant
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A female has been arrested and her partner in crime shouldn’t be far behind her as Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is in process of obtaining a warrant for his arrest. A criminal complaint filed by the sheriff Saturday evening states that Lara Giacomoni, 39, of Lovely, was taken…
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Woman cited for criminal littering
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A call to oversee the removal of personal property from a location on Evans Hill, near Lovely, ended with criminal littering citations issued to the owner of a camper parked on the site. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk was contacted Sunday afternoon by the owner of the Appalachian Renewal…
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Would-be thieves caught in the act
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Two would-be thieves were caught Sept. 7 loading up the decorative paving stones surrounding the Warfield Boat Ramp sign. Martin County Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a report of someone attempting to steal the brick, which is the property of the City of Warfield. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered…
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Three dead in Paintsville shooting
Assailant shot in arm by KSP trooper BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Panic struck Friday morning in Paintsville as a shooter took three lives and fled the scene. Police responded to a reported shooting at 10:40 a.m. on Depot Street, near Broadway, where three people were pronounced dead by the Johnson County coroner. About an…
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Pigeon Roost residents live in fear of next big rain
Timber harvesting operation creates flood threat BY LISA STAYTON, ROGER SMITH and RACHEL DOVE LAURA — Residents of Pigeon Roost Fork live in fear of the rain as entire hillsides are being clearcut of trees. During heavy rainfall, the creek rises above its banks, forcing the rushing water to spread out, bleeding onto residents’ land…
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Man charged with murder of daughter
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Johnson County man who narrowly survived a suicide attempt is behind bars after being charged with first-degree murder in the Aug. 11 shooting death of his 12-year-old daughter. The mind-blowing tragedy left law enforcement, family, classmates and the community with way more questions than they have answers. Stacy…
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Survivor confronts her attacker during formal sentencing
Mollett gets 35 years in prison BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The survivor of a violent attack confronted her attacker during his formal sentencing hearing Aug. 26 in Johnson Circuit Court. Pamela Blevins of Tomahawk is a fighter but, as any survivor, bears mental and emotional scars from a brutal attack March 13, 2020.…
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Williamson mayor target of U.S. Dept. of Labor lawsuit
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The former CEO of the now-closed Williamson Memorial Hospital, Charlie Hatfield, who also serves as mayor for the City of Williamson, has been under federal investigation for allegedly failing to forward employee contributions/withholdings to their company’s healthcare plan, directly resulting in its cancellation. The alleged act of…
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