Two men, including one with an extensive felony theft history, were arrested Friday in connection with a theft investigation in Logan County, according to West Virginia State Police. James Russell Robinson, 48, was charged with grand larceny and breaking. He also faces additional charges of conspiracy and destruction of property stemming from a separate arrest … Read more
A driver was arrested in Charleston after crashing into a parked vehicle and sending it into a nearby funeral home, police said. The crash was reported just before 2:45 p.m. on Washington Street West, adjacent to the Cunningham, Parker & Johnson Funeral Home, according to a Metro 911 alert. Charleston police said the driver struck … Read more
An arrest has been made in a fraud investigation involving the Whittaker family, a rural Raleigh County family that gained national attention through social media. John “Patrick” Roark, 47, was arrested Friday following an investigation launched in September into the alleged financial exploitation of members of the Whittaker family, according to the West Virginia State … Read more
Rising utility costs have become a familiar burden for West Virginia residents, prompting lawmakers to consider new ways to provide relief. In August, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved a $76.1 million rate increase for American Electric Power, adding to mounting concerns about affordability across the state. Ohio County Senator Laura Chapman says … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke with WCHS-TV following his State of the State Address to outline his tax reform priorities and broader budget goals for West Virginia. An income tax cut is at the top of Morrisey’s agenda. West Virginia currently uses a personal income tax reduction system tied to economic triggers that must be met before … Read more
A hiker was found dead Saturday night after attempting to search for friends who became lost on a trail in Riverside County, according to sheriff’s officials. Deputies responded around 8:26 p.m. Saturday after receiving a report of a missing hiker in a mountainous area near State Route 74 in Anza. Authorities said a hiking group … Read more
A San Bernardino County community is mourning the loss of a teenage boy who was shot and killed late last week in a Victorville neighborhood. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting occurred on Jan. 16 just before 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Glen Canyon Lane and Burwood Avenue, a residential … Read more
A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping and attempting to kill his former romantic partner early Sunday morning, authorities said. Ontario police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. from a motel in the 1200 block of North Grove Avenue after reports that a woman was screaming for help, according to a … Read more
A deadly fire at an East Hollywood home on Sunday claimed the life of a 53-year-old man and his dog, according to officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters responded to reports of flames at a single-family home in the 1300 block of North Kenmore Avenue just after 3 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found … Read more
A Southern California couple says they are lucky to be alive after a violent and fiery motorcycle crash in Long Beach earlier this month that left both of them hospitalized. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 near the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Orange Avenue. Ramon Acosta told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff that … Read more