A Ravenswood man was arrested Wednesday after police said he allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor dating back to 2018. James Paul DeNapoli II, 40, faces nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, according to a news release from the Ravenswood Police Department. Police allege DeNapoli had a sexual relationship with a child … Read more
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
State education officials have signed off on a request from the Wayne County Board of Education to close two elementary schools. The West Virginia Board of Education approved the shutdown of Dunlow and Genoa Elementary on Wednesday, according to the board’s agenda. Under the plan, roughly 100 students will transition to Crum Pre K-8, East … Read more
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner announced that the state will not provide unredacted voter registration records to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has asked nearly all states to submit election records and data, including voter registration lists containing driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers. Warner sent … Read more