A Lake County jury found Hakeem Pittman guilty on multiple felony charges stemming from a child molestation investigation, and a judge has now sentenced him to 67 years in the Indiana Department of Correction. The court handed down the sentence in Lake County Superior Court. Pittman was convicted of the following offenses: • Count I: … Read more
Two Kanawha County school buses were involved in a minor crash Thursday morning. Authorities reported the incident shortly before 9:30 a.m. near Oakridge Drive and Greenbrier Street in Charleston. Officials said dozens of students were riding on at least one of the buses, but none appear to have been injured. First responders are evaluating the … Read more
A veteran from Putnam County will receive recognition at a national tribute event this spring, organizers announced. U.S. Army Capt. James McCormick of Scott Depot has been chosen as one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees during a mission set for April 27 through May 1, according to a news release from … Read more
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