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Four arrested in vandalism, school trespassing case in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest of four individuals accused of vandalizing vehicles at Dempsey Housing. The Martin County Schools Police Department charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity), second-degree criminal trespassing (complicity)
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Two charged in tire-slashing, trespassing investigation; additional arrests pending
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A late-night trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest May 13 of two individuals in a vehicle vandalism case at Dempsey Housing. Martin County Schools Police Department (MCSPD) charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity),
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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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Warfield appoints Ward, welcomes community garden
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission accepted the resignation of a commissioner, appointed Jeff Ward to fill the vacant seat and approved plans for a new community garden during its meeting Thursday. Commissioners also heard from a county tourism official about plans for a Warfield Liberty Celebration. Ward was appointed
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Warfield to raise new flag Saturday
The City of Warfield invites the public to a flag-raising ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will assist with raising the new flag and will take custody of the existing flag for proper disposal. The new flag was donated by James Ayers and First State Bank.
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Warfield Elementary names March Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell and the faculty and staff at Warfield Elementary School recently recognized the school’s March 2026 Students of the Month. The March honorees are Harper Lawson, Heavenly Hinkle, Kole Robinson, Payton Hutchinson, Eliana Evans, Cotton Bellamy, Brently Baisden, Easton Smith, Walker Jude, Daniel James, Emily Trout, Emma Nichols, Lynda Mollett, Kinzley
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Innovation on display at Warfield Elementary Science Fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School celebrated its fourth-grade scientists at the 2026 WES Science Fair, recognizing winners and participants for their hard work, creativity and dedication to the scientific process. The gymnasium was transformed into rows of colorful tri-fold boards as students presented projects covering chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and animal behavior. Staff and judges
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Warfield Elementary names January Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the January 2026 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those recognized as star students include Brantley Jackson, Brantley Jude, Addy Burke, Kaiyah Harmon, Peyton Blevins, Jackson Ray, Ayden Messer, Braxton James, Zack Harmon, Carson Hinkle, Keira Mollett, Coast Maynard, Jaxston Moore,
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Kenton man faces assault, strangulation charges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Kenton County man was arrested Tuesday morning at a Warfield apartment complex on charges of assault and strangulation, Kentucky State Police said. Troopers from Post 9 in Pikeville took Elijah Bailey, 21, of Covington, into custody about 7:55 a.m. at Riverside Apartments. He was charged with fourth-degree
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Traffic stop leads to drug-related charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — An Inez man went to jail Friday after a Kentucky State Police trooper said he discovered marijuana and prescription pills during a traffic stop at Firehouse Lane in Warfield. Donald Ray Perkins, 41, was taken into custody around 11:37 a.m. by KSP Post 9 Trooper Spencer, who reported
