(LOOTPRESS) – Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, 57, was arrested earlier this month in Marion County on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to magistrate court records, the arrest took place on Saturday, May 17, and Retton faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances.
She was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond, the records show.
by LootpressBECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man has been charged with burglary after DNA evidence linked him to a break-in earlier this year, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Beckley Police Department.
The incident occurred on February 3, 2025, when Officer Pfc. Jennings responded to a report of a burglary at a foreclosed home in Beckley.
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by LootpressMEIGS COUNTY, OH (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted in both West Virginia and Ohio was captured Thursday, May 22, after a police pursuit and a tip from a FedEx driver led authorities to his location.
According to Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch, 45-year-old Timothy Wickersham of Pomeroy was wanted for failure to comply charges in both states, as well as a parole violation in Meigs County.
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by LootpressSAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred on the morning of May 23 in the Amandaville Court area of St. Albans.
Following an investigation, detectives identified 54-year-old Terry Jo Duncan of Saint Albans as the suspect.
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by LootpressRALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A coordinated effort between the Raleigh County and Summers County Sheriff’s Offices led to the safe recovery of a kidnapped juvenile and the arrest of two suspects on May 23, 2025.
According to Raleigh County Sheriff Frank Priddy, deputies were alerted to a “Be On the Lookout” (B.O.L.O.) for a vehicle linked to a kidnapping investigation originating in Summers County.
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by LootpressCHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has announced the appointment of new superintendents in four counties currently under the control of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE).
These leaders will work with the WVBE and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) to address local challenges while maintaining a strong focus on student achievement.
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by LootpressPARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A narcotics investigation in Parkersburg led to a major drug bust on May 20, 2025, after officers with the Parkersburg Police Department and agents from the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 1708 Staunton Avenue.
The warrant was issued following evidence that fentanyl was being distributed from the residence, which is listed as the home of Trina Abbott, who was not present during the search.
Inside the home, officers found multiple
by LootpressWOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Several drivers are facing serious charges after two separate high-speed street racing incidents were caught by law enforcement on May 22, 2025, on Emerson Avenue, a stretch of road already known for traffic concerns.
The first incident occurred in the 10,000 block of Emerson Avenue around a posted 55 mph zone, where Lt. Ritchie clocked two vehicles — a Honda Civic and a Ford Fusion — racing northbound. Radar confirmed the Civic at 82 mph and the Fusion at 78 mph.
by LootpressMARION, VA (LOOTPRESS) — A wanted fugitive with multiple felony charges across three counties was arrested on May 25, 2025, after deputies from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Marion Police Department tracked him down with the help of community tips.
Ricky Dalton Hess, of Marion, was found hiding under a staircase in an apartment on Douglas Street. He was arrested without incident and is currently being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in
by LootpressFAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The Fayetteville Fire Department has announced a significant improvement in its Insurance Service Organization (ISO) Public Protection Classification, achieving a new rating of Class 3/3Y—up from its previous 4/4X designation. This change, effective September 1, 2025, may lead to reduced insurance premiums for residents and businesses in the Fayetteville Fire Protection District, which includes Fayetteville, Lansing, Ames Heights, Beckwith, and parts of Gatewood
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