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Several Sentenced to Prison in Mercer County Circuit Court, While Others Plead Guilty

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – According to Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran, several people were sentenced to prison today in the Circuit Court of Mercer County, while others pled guilty and will be sentenced at a later date.  Cochran said the following persons were sentenced to prison today by Circuit Court Judge Mark Wills.
Virginia Nester was sentenced to 10-30 years in prison after being convicted by a Mercer County jury on two counts of incest on March 12, 2025.  Nester

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West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that a record-breaking largemouth bass and blue catfish were caught in May, marking the fifth and sixth confirmed state record fish of 2025.
“These record catches showcase not only the incredible fishing opportunities in West Virginia, but also the dedication and skill of our anglers,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We’re proud to see our state’s waters producing trophy-class fish that

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Man arrested after bringing drugs, drug paraphernalia to court

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested on May 15 after allegedly attempting to enter the Wood County Justice Center with drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was alerted by a Court Security Officer during a routine security check at the Justice Center lobby.
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Man arrested after firing gun inside residence, stating he was going to shoot dog

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Deputies with the Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Thorn Street in Wood County on May 8, where a firearm had reportedly been discharged.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a man outside the residence who reported that another man inside had fired a gun.
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Woman charged after false burglary report on ex-boyfriend

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wood County woman was arrested May 12 after falsely reporting a burglary in progress at her home, prompting an emergency response by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the call after the woman claimed a man had broken into her residence and was still inside, which she said she was monitoring through her phone.
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Fayette County Schools proposes new cell phone ban following passage of state law

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Schools has proposed a sweeping new cell phone policy that would ban student use of personal electronic devices during the instructional day starting with the 2025–2026 school year.
The proposed policy comes in response to the recent signing of House Bill 2003 by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, which grants local boards of education the authority to prohibit the use of such devices in classrooms.
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Man arrested after hiding under pool deck following domestic incident

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wood County man was arrested May 11 after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and attempting to hide from deputies under a swimming pool deck.
Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Burnt House Road in Wood County.
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Runaway tire causes crash on I-77

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On May 9, a deputy from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash on I-77 southbound near mile marker 168.
According to the driver involved, she was traveling south when a loose tire rolled into the roadway.
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North Carolina man cited after truck blocks lane on I-77 after attempted median turn

WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Charlotte, North Carolina man was cited on May 10 after his box-style truck became stuck while attempting to turn around in the median on Interstate 77 near Mineral Wells.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to the scene and found the truck positioned sideways in the median, with its front end partially blocking the northbound left lane.
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West Virginia resident dead following vehicle crash in Virginia

HENRICO COUNTY, VA (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia resident was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 295 North in Henrico County, according to Virginia State Police.
The crash occurred around 4:14 a.m. near the exit to Woodman Road.
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