America Today Staff 
Police said a traffic stop along U.S. 33 in Jackson County led to an arrest and the seizure of illegal drugs. Paul Richard Harris II, 49, of Columbus, has been charged with possession with intent to deliver both fentanyl and MDMA, according to a social media post from the Ravenswood Police Department. Officers stopped an … Read more
A Floyd County man received a prison sentence of more than 15 years on Thursday for drug trafficking offenses, prosecutors said. Justin Bryant, 35, of Martin, was previously convicted of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according … Read more
As West Virginia works to safeguard nearly 6,000 children in foster care, lawmakers are weighing proposed changes to child welfare policy. “It’s all about the safety for the kids and to guarantee and ensure that the parents are doing what they tell the courts they’re doing,” said Del. Scot Heckert, R-Wood. Heckert is sponsoring House … Read more
Police arrested two men in St. Albans following a drug investigation, authorities said. Brett Allen Newman, 41, of St. Albans, faces a charge of distribution of fentanyl, while Tevante Deon Hoskins, 30, of Beckley, is charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, according to a press release from the St. Albans Police Department. Officers with the … Read more
Deputies said a vehicle pursuit in Charleston on Thursday afternoon ended with a DUI arrest. Rebecca Marie Bosley, 41, of Elkview (formerly of Maryland), has been charged with fleeing while driving under the influence, according to Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeremy Burns. Burns said deputies received a report around 4 p.m. about a woman … Read more
A Logan County man was arrested this week after troopers said they found him holding three people, including a young child, against their will. Tony Ritchie Jr., 38, of Chapmanville faces three counts of unlawful restraint following a compliance check and subsequent search warrant at his home Tuesday, according to a news release from West … Read more
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner confirmed the state will not hand over registered voters’ personal information to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has asked nearly all states to provide election records and data, including voter registration lists that contain driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers. On … Read more
A Chicago man will spend 28 years in federal prison after trafficking five young girls and women. Prosecutors said Dennis Williams operated a trafficking scheme from his Chicago home and motels in Lansing during 2022 and 2023. Williams used threats, violence, drugs, and other forms of coercion to force five victims — including a 15-year-old … Read more
A woman is recovering in the hospital after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a scooter on the Near North Side. Police said the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Clybourn Avenue. According to officers, the 33-year-old woman was traveling through the area on a scooter when a … Read more
A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in the city’s Oakland neighborhood. Police officers responded to the 3700 block of South Lake Park Avenue shortly after 4:50 a.m. following reports of gunfire. At the scene, officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead. Authorities did … Read more