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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle

CROSS LANES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tragic traffic incident in Cross Lanes claimed the life of a pedestrian early Monday morning, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred around 5:11 a.m. at Tudor’s/Gino’s, located at 106 Goff Mountain Road.
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Police searching for missing teen in West Virginia

SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities in Kanawha County are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old girl who disappeared earlier this week.
Marissa Morrison, a resident of Kanawha County, was last seen in Saint Albans on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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Fatal UTV crash in Mercer County leaves one dead, one injured

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tragic utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident in Mercer County early Monday morning claimed one life and left another person seriously injured, authorities said.
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a UTV crash around 2:10 a.m. near Pisgah Road in Princeton.
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West Virginia man pleads guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy

CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – James Leonard Bailey III, a 41-year-old from Stonewood, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute at least five grams of methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia announced.
Court documents reveal that Bailey was found in Harrison County with 32 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm.
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West Virginia man admits to federal gun charge

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Charles Dana Johnson II, a 36-year-old from Cairo, pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
The charge stems from a traffic stop in Parkersburg on November 17, 2024, when a law enforcement officer found Johnson carrying a loaded SCCY DVG-1 9mm pistol and a Walther P22 .22-caliber pistol in his waistband.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Under Investigation

CROSS LANES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic crash early this morning around 5:11 AM at Tudor’s/Gino’s, located at 106 Goff Mountain Road, following reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, deputies and crash investigators determined that an 86-year-old man, identified as Mr. Dennis Eugene Taylor of Cross Lanes, was operating a mobility scooter and attempting to cross Goff Mountain Road when he was struck by a southbound

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Man Arrested After Disturbance and Chase: Multiple Charges Filed

HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On June 6, 2025, at approximately 3:40 AM, Huntington Police responded to a disturbance at a convenience store located at Hal Greer Boulevard and 6th Avenue.
A 39-year-old woman reported that her boyfriend, 37-year-old Terrell Greenlee, had threatened her with a handgun and stolen her car keys during the altercation. Later that morning, at around 11:30 AM, officers located Greenlee driving near the intersection of 16th Street Road and Bennetts Point.
In relation to

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Polls Now Open for Municipal Elections Across West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Today, June 10th, marks an important day for residents of West Virginia as polls officially open across 77 towns and cities for municipal elections.
These elections play a crucial role in determining local leadership, as voters weigh in on key positions such as Mayor, Town Council members, and Town Recorder.
Election officials are emphasizing the significance of every single vote, especially in contested races where outcomes have been decided by just one vote in

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Raleigh County Grand Jury Returns Indictments for May 2025 Term

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Grand Jury has returned a series of indictments for the May 2025 term, with arraignments scheduled throughout June before several circuit court judges.
Those indicted must appear at the Raleigh County Judicial Annex, located at 222 Main Street in Beckley, on their designated court dates. Individuals are expected to appear with legal counsel for their formal arraignment proceedings.
The schedule for arraignments is as follows:

June 18 at 9:00 a.m. –

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Ashley Toney, former corrections officer sentenced to prison

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for failing to intervene to stop other officers from assaulting an inmate, identified by the initials Q.B., on March 1, 2022. Q.B. died as a result of the officers’ assault. Ashley Toney, 25, was sentenced to 78 months in prison.
According to her plea agreement, then-Correctional Officer Toney acknowledged that she responded to a call for officer assistance after

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