The West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the perpetrators who purloined six "port-a-potties" from a local plant recently.The raunchy rip-off occurred sometime between 4-6 p.m. on May 28 at the Constellium Plant off of Route 2 in Jackson County, according to Cpl. B.A. Chandler of the Ripley Detachment of the West Virginia State Police.A security foreman captured some blurry images on a truck-mounted camera that takes photos at 10- [...]
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Police pursuing purloining perpetrator who pilfered port-a-potties
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Police: Woman stole the same truck twice
A Cottageville woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing the same vehicle twice.Pamela Redman, 28, 161 Mobile Drive, was charged with two counts of felony grand larceny; bond was set at $10,000.On Wednesday, June 20, shortly after 10 p.m., the Jackson County 911 center dispatched a stolen vehicle complaint at 1034 Wells Hollow Road. Dispatchers reported the vehicle had been stolen from 649 Beaty Run Road, Ravenswood, and the other had located the vehicle and the [...]
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Man arrested after leading police on vehicle pursuit
A Charleston man was arrested in Jackson County after fleeing from the scene of an accident in Mason County and leading police in a chase, according to court records.Timothy Ray Shaffer, 28, 1739 Sugar Creek Drive, Charleston, was charged with felony fleeing with reckless indifference; bond was set at $15,000, according to documents filed in Jackson County Magistrate Court.On June 17, around 10:14 a.m., the Jackson County E-911 Center received a call from the Mason [...]
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Man arrested for having sex with 18-year-old victim with disabilities
A Ravenswood man has been charged with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl with mental disabilities, in an encounter allegedly arranged by the boyfriend of the victim's mother.Phillip Lee Williams, 20, Lot 4 Wilding Circle, Ravenswood, was charged with third-degree sexual assault against a person who is mentally disabled or incapacitated. Jackson County Magistrate Jacqueline Casto set bond at $75,000. Williams was incarcerated in the South Central Regional Jail.On [...]
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Second arrest made in connection with sexual assault of 18-year-old victim with disabilities
Two Ravenswood men have been charged in connection with the sexual assault of an 18-year-old female with mental disabilities. One was charged with the sexual assault itself and the other for arranging the encounter.Phillip Lee Williams, 20, Lot 4 Wilding Circle, Ravenswood, was charged with third-degree sexual assault against a person who is mentally disabled or incapacitated. Jackson County Magistrate Jacqueline Casto set bond at $75,000. Williams was incarcerated in the South [...]
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Jackson County Grand Jury returns 34 indictments
The Jackson County Grand Jury returned 34 indictments last week, including indictments against a man who caused severe head injuries to a 2-month-old baby and a man who allegedly attempted to murder a police officer before being shot when the officer returned fire.• Dylan Joel Ray, Ripley, was indicted on one count of attempted murder, one count of malicious assault, one count of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of domestic battery, and one count of [...]
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Millwood man arrested in string of thefts
A Millwood man was arrested recently in connection with a string of thefts late last month.Brandon Roy Hussell, 20, 137 Ivy Drive, Millwood, was charged with receiving/transferring stolen goods, two counts of grand larceny, daytime burglary, and breaking and entering, all felonies, in connection with four separate incidents. His bond was set at $60,000 and he was incarcerated in South Central Regional Jail.On Sunday, June 17, at approximately 1:07 p.m., Corporal M. P. [...]
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Former assessor's office employee files lawsuit
A former employee of Assessor Brian K. Thomas is suing the Jackson County Commission over workplace harassment.The plaintiff in the case, Kristi Jordan, alleges the county allowed her co-workers to harass her, creating a hostile work environment. Jordan filed suit in January through counsel D. Adrian Hoosier II. She claims the defendants violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act and caused her damages. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.The case has been [...]
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Reed sentenced on sexual abuse charges
A Ravenswood man received a decades-long sentence recently for sexually abusing a young family member.Bryan Reed, 52, formerly of 83 Thaxton St., Ravenswood, was sentenced to 10-20 years on a charge of sexual abuse by a parent or guardian and 5-25 years on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse. If he is ever released, Reed will be under extended supervision for 50 years, the court ruled.The case stemmed from an investigation that began May 30, 2017.Shortly [...]
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Cottageville man arrested for burglary
A Cottageville man has been arrested on charges related to a burglary in Mason County.Christopher T. Rose, 36, 232 Main St., Cottageville, was charged with a felony count of transferring/receiving stolen property. Jackson County Magistrate Jacqueline Casto set bond at $10,000.According to a criminal complaint, on July 16, West Virginia State Police Senior Trooper George C. Burnem assisted Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Cavender on a burglary complaint at 13208 [...]
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Additional charge filed against Hussell
An additional charge has been filed against a Millwood man who was arrested recently in connection with a string of thefts that occurred late last month.On July 6, Brandon Roy Hussell, 20, 137 Ivy Drive, Millwood, was charged with receiving/transferring stolen goods, two counts of grand larceny, daytime burglary, and breaking and entering, all felonies, in connection with four separate incidents that occurred on June 17, June 19, and June 20. His bond was set at $60,000. [...]
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Anderson appointed Ripley chief of police
Captain Brad Anderson of the Ripley City Police Department will be assuming the position of chief effective September 1, 2018. Following a recommendation made by Mayor Carolyn Rader, that action was unanimously approved by Ripley City Council during the July 17 meeting. Veteran Police Chief Raymond L. Fridley is retiring effective August 31 after over 45 years of service.For Anderson, the promotion to chief is continuation of his climbing the ranks with the Ripley Police [...]
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Mellinger named Jackson County chief deputy
Detective Ross Mellinger has been named chief deputy of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department by Sheriff Tony Boggs.Boggs said he believes he made the right choice in appointing Mellinger to the position."I believe his youth and enthusiasm will be a great asset," Boggs said. "The relationship he has with his fellow officers is very good. Ross has done more felony drug work as an individual than many officers in the state."Mellinger has been a member [...]
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Persinger, Walker charged with child abuse causing injury
A man and woman from Ravenswood have been charged with child abuse resulting in injury.Jimmy Lee Persinger, 34, and Sarah Sue Walker, 26, Lot 29, Wilding Trailer Park, Ravenswood, were charged with one felony count each of child abuse resulting in injury; bond was set at $10,000 each.On Monday, July 23, Deputy Julia Bowen began investigating a report of child abuse involving a 9-year-old girl.The girl’s mother reported her daughter was with their father, [...]
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Ravenswood woman faces theft charges in stolen vehicle case
Police recently arrested a Ravenswood woman in connection with the theft of a vehicle from Ripley.Charity Sunshine Reynolds, 43, 1707 Skull Run Road, Ravenswood, was charged with receiving/transferring stolen property and grand larceny; bond was set at $20,000.According to a criminal complaint filed by Deputy Julia Bowen, on Saturday, July 21, around 10:30 a.m., Home Confinement Officer Benjamin Willis reported that while he was off duty, he saw a maroon Chevrolet [...]
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Police: Kenna man fired shots at tow-truck driver
A Kenna man was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon at a tow truck driver trying to repossess his vehicle.James Albert Ramos, 53, 3799 Fisher Ridge Road, Kenna, was charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm; bond is set at $10,000.On Monday, July 23, the tow truck driver called 911 to report he had been shot at on Fisher Ridge Road while attempting to repossess a vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed by Lt. Todd Roberts of the Jackson County [...]
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Cottageville man arrested for sexual assault and soliciting a minor
A Cottagville man was arrested Thursday on multiple sex-related charges involving underage girls.James Alan Park, 31, whose last legal address was in Cottageville, was charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault, four counts of third-degree sexual assault and two counts of soliciting a minor via computer. He was arraigned by Jackson County Magistrate Jacqueline Casto, who set bond at $400,000.Chief Deputy Ross Mellinger of the Jackson County Sheriff's [...]
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Police looking for Brandon Hussell
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help locating Brandon Hussell, who apparently has absconded from home confinement.Hussell recently was arrested on a bevy of charges related to several thefts in the county. He was placed on home confinement as a condition of his bond."Apparently home confinement doesn't suit Mr. Hussell's lifestyle, as this morning he decided he had more important things to do and absconded. Hussell was last seen [...]
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Deputies investigating theft at Wilderness Christian Camp
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of items and equipment from a local Christian camp.Chief Deputy Ross Mellinger said the break-in occurred sometime during a 10-day period after Aug. 9 at The Wilderness Christian Camp in the Gay/Alpin Ridge Area of rural Jackson County.The items stolen included multiple ATVs, utility trailers, generators, chainsaws, weed-eaters, leaf blowers, various power hand tools, gas [...]
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Woman arrested after police serve search warrant
A Ripley woman was arrested recently for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver after police executed a search warrant at her residence.Gladys A. Farmer, 58, 112 Sheriff Drive, Ripley, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver; Jackson County Magistrate Teresa Robinson set bond at $8,000.On Aug. 23, Deputy Bryan L. Varney, along with other officers from the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, executed a search [...]
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