BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Two people went to the hospital following a motorcycle versus car crash. The Parkersburg Police Department wants the public to be careful of anyone saying they are an officer with the department and calling from a number that isn't the station phone. All Rights Reserved by Recently Booked, 77 people were booked in the last 30 days, (Last updated on 3/4/2023 7:58:06 AM EST). WTAPs Pet of the Week! The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Jason Hoffman and two male juveniles, all from Akron. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Wood County man is being sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance charge. Along with the arrests, authorities said they recovered 24 grams of suspected fentanyl, 3.6 grams of suspected meth, digital scales and a lot of cash. More than 450 people from West Virginia and surrounding states spent their Saturday searching at Mountwood Park. Parkersburg, WV 6 hours ago. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) Camden Clark Medical Center is supporting the efforts of the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance to encourage residents throughout the state to share the love by registering as an organ donor on National Donor Day. Posted at 01:41h . No injuries were reported to crew members on the barge or anyone along the bank. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Justin Dalrymple was sentenced to a total of nine years in prison. According to court documents, Keith Wood is set for arraignment on March 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. weight class. This page is not monitored 24-7 if you need immediate police assistance please call 911. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. . The Wood County Prosecutors Office and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of West Virginia remain committed to prosecuting those individuals who bring and sell illegal drugs into our communities.. Three people were arrested with the intent to deliver drugs on Tuesday in Mineral Wells. The Latrobe Street Mission received $500 thousand through an award from the Federal Home Loan Bank in Pittsburgh. PARKERSBURG A Parkersburg woman was arraigned and held in jail, accused of shooting someone outside her home. Bills was charged with possession of fentanyl with the intent to deliver and is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $100,000 surety bond. The $65 thousand reward was made back in early January with the help of anonymous donations made by the community. On Friday, Michael Lee Duncan, 44, 1131 Stadium Drive, Parkersburg, was arrested after a search warrant was executed by agents of the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force, according to a criminal. Thats according to a news release from Acting United State Attorney Lisa Johnston. PARKERSBURG Seven people including two juveniles were arrested on drug charges Thursday in Parkersburg, the Parkersburg Violent Crimes and Narcotics Task Force reported Friday. Parkersburg, WV 26102 Phone: (304) 424-8444 Email: margie.shears@parkersburgpolice.com Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday With your request, please include the following: Date of accident Location of accident Name of the driver Police Records, Parkersburg City Police Department: Parkersburg Police Records He was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. LOG IN at right to read a digital version of the newspaper on your computer, tablet or smart phone using either an app or a web browser. At the sentencing hearing Monday afternoon, Wood Co. circuit judge, Robert Waters PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With the search of Gretchen Fleming ongoing, the community is continuing to help out with a new way of keeping the attention on Gretchen. * Eric C. Snuffer, of Vienna, was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Phillips and police dog Drago assisted, the task force said. The location and records request contact information is as follows: Connie Shaffer, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk City of Parkersburg 1 Government Square P.O. Toni Johnson, 58, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 177 registered sex offenders living in Parkersburg, West Virginia as of March 08, 2019. The U.S. Constitution does not restrict the number of terms a senator or representative can serve. Another one to 15 years is possible for the meth charge. * Tyrill Darshawn Vaughn, 26, Akron, was arrested on one count of possession with intent to deliver heroin. Fleming is described as standing approximately 51 and weighing approximately 110 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. While the traffic stop was being conducted, task force agents executed a search warrant on a hotel room with a connection to the vehicle at the Microtel Inn at 94 Nicolette Road, Mineral Wells, the task force said. Parkersburg News & Sentinel Three facing drug charges in Wood County PARKERSBURG Three people from Wood County were charged Tuesday with drug offenses after one search led to another, the Parkersburg Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force said. Arrested in the room was Jaylen Puzakulics, of Akron. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire on Belavista Drive this morning. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Kristara Fields changed her plea to guilty for a felony count of animal cruelty. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday, West Virginia State Police trooper Cpl. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Police say on March 22nd, 2022, Martin Bailey II began talking with who he believed was a 15-year old girl who lived in Parkersburg. I applaud the diligent work of our law enforcement partners whose efforts put long-standing drug dealers in Parkersburg out of business. She was arraigned before Waters and bond was set at $200,000 surety. Feb. 16 A local task force talks to WTAP about 2022 crime trends. This operation began in the late 1980's. The completed application shall be hand delivered, mailed, or sent via fax to the City Clerks office during regular office hours, except during legal holidays. Police say Levi Jarvis went into a womans house in Washington, West Virginia, with a handgun which the victim said he pointed at her. Parkersburg Detahcment of WVSP to conduct a sobriety check point on March 9. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Following an interaction outside a Parkersburg homeless shelter, a man was sentenced to over two years in prison for resisting a federal officer and causing bodily injury. The U.S. Oscar Hernandez Diazs trial has been continued until May 8th at 9 a.m. in Marietta. Dispatch was made aware of the mudslide and at this time do not report a road closure. Local law enforcement gives WTAP insight into 2022 crimes from the most prevalent to notable shifts. For every 100,000 people, there are 14.85 daily crimes that occur in Parkersburg. The scholarships will be funded through the Camden Clark Foundation and, PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) Students from Jackson County competed in regional math day and the county social studies fair. Law enforcement wants parents to be mindful of their children's online activity before something drastic might happen. Copyright 2021 WTAP. Joseph Comer turned himself in to the Jackson County Sheriffs Office and was charged with domestic battery and felony strangulation. Crystle LeAnn Phillips, 1073 Kites Run Road, Walker, was arraigned in Wood County Magistrate Court on charges of attempted murder and malicious assault. PARKERSBURG, WV 4 DAYS AGO WTAP The two male juveniles, also from Akron, were charged with possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and appeared before Wood County Circuit Court Judge Robert Waters, who remanded them to the custody of the State of West Virginia. Marshals told Geipe they had an arrest warrant alleging he had failed to register as a sex offender, according to a news release. the SWAT team breached the apartment and arrested 30-year-old Jonathan Carl Forshey. Mollohan, who is 33 and from Vienna, was arrested for maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of distributing controlled substances. If found guilty, he could face six months to a year in jail, the news release said. Officials with the Division of Forestry said they have responded to over 160 fires this year. A second search warrant was executed on a different room at the Microtel Inn based on information obtained from the first two incidents, the task force said. The task force is comprised of officers from the Parkersburg Police Department, the Wood County Sheriffs Department, the Vienna Police Department, the Williamstown Police Department and the West Virginia State Police. Two firearms, large amount of money, packaging materials and over 20 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl were found in the vehicle, the task force said. He is accused of fatally stabbing a man named Abraham Olvera. km). He appeared in Magistrate Joe Kuhls courtroom, where a $5,000 surety bond was set. Fifteen arrested in Wood County drug bust, Sheriff releases name after body found in Mason County, Former sheriff set for arraignment on charges related to time in office, UPDATE: Reported mudslide along Dupont Road, Business honor society inducts new members, Candlelight memorial remembering Kimberly and Daniel Fulton to be held, West Virginia law enforcement focusing on motorists buckling up. It is our hope that todays arrests will significantly impact the distribution of illegal drugs in the Wood County area, Lefebure said in the news release. All rights reserved. The Parkersburg Police Department says that a grand jury indicted 21-year-old George Justin Smith, of Columbus, Ohio, and 23-year-old Donavon Tyler McCune, of Parkersburg, for the May 17 murder of Terrance Mill Jr. Task Force with the execution of an arrest warrant for a Columbus. With Parkersburg police looking into a person of interest's residence involved in the Gretchen Fleming case, her father -- David is wanting the community to continue to help the police department. Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force, U.S. To search and filter the Mugshots for Wood County, West Virginia simply click on the at the top of the page. Three people were arrested in Athens County for their involvement in multiple thefts and subsequent crimes. Published: Sep. 22, 2021 at 2:57 PM PDT PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Fifteen people are facing drug-related charges after a series of six search warrants were served Wednesday. A news release said the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and the Vienna Police Departments Special Response Team served a search warrant in the 800 block of 15th Avenue in Vienna which led to the arrests of Richard Mollohan, Mickey Hairston, Stephanie Wright, and James Beck. WTAP | News, Weather and Sports | Parkersburg, WV Great Community Paper Airplane Event held in Marietta People of all ages took part in the Great Community Paper Airplane Event on February 26th, throwing their planes from the choir loft of the historic Unitarian Universalist Church in Marietta. On Friday, Michael Lee Duncan, 44, 1131 Stadium Drive, Parkersburg, was arrested after a search warrant was executed by agents of the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force, according to a criminal complaint filed in Wood County Magistrate Court. Parkersburg police shared on its Facebook that a person has been contacting people and identifying as an officer with the department. Dispatch is unaware of any road closures at this time. Six people arrested after a lengthy investigation into stolen property in Washington County. Results may include: Mugshot, Race, Booked In, Arresting Agency, Bond. Agents found more than 2 grams of suspected fentanyl, digital scales, packaging materials and a large amount of money, the task force said. Agnieszka K. Drelich-Smith of Beverly Hills, Calif., was visiting family when she went missing on Dec. 12 in the area around the VIENNA The Vienna Police Department released the following reports Feb. 24: During a search of the second room, agents found about 80 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl, a large amount of money, marijuana and packaging materials, the task force said. PARKERSBURG A Parkersburg woman was arraigned and held in jail, accused of shooting someone outside her home. The mayor of Parkersburg, West Virginia is Tom Joyce. The Erickson Foundation is also represented by Kathy Eddy, trustee, TheErickson Foundation. The arrests were made after nearly a year of investigating by the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Parkersburg Violent Crimes and Narcotics Task Force. On Thursday, the Wood County Sheriffs Department responded A Parkersburg woman was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop on U.S. Route 50 in Ritchie County. PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Detachment of the West Virginia State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint next Thursday, March 9. Suspected fentanyl and suspected crystal methamphetamine were found from executing search warrants. According to Belpre Police Department the call came in at 2:39 pm for a motorcycle versus car on the 1600 block of Washington Blvd. Aaron Michael Hart, 1604 Foley Ave., Parkersburg, was arraigned in Wood County Magistrate Court before Magistrate Robin Waters on a charge of fleeing with reckless disregard for the safety of others and was being held on $100,000 bond. On April 4, 2022, Payne arranged for a package containing approximately one kilogram of a fentanyl analog to be shipped through the mail from California to an apartment in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The high school girls division was a combined all three classifications A/ AA/AAA and featured numerous female wrestlers from across the state. A billboard is up on Murdoch Avenue heading south with Gretchens reward attached to the billboard. Monday, officers responded to a reckless driving incident, leading to the arrest of Michael Von Richards, 44, 1361 McGill Road, Vincent, according to the criminal complaint. According to a news release, Jermaine Shaquan Westbrook II, 29, and Damion Jackson, 32, were arrested by law enforcement at a residence on the 900 block of 30th Street in Parkersburg. The number of total year over year crimes in Parkersburg has increased by 48%. VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - An investigation into drug distribution in Vienna led to four arrests on Wednesday. In June of 2022, Dalrymple was arrested in a parking lot for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, presenting a firearm during the commission of a felony and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Three people were arrested for their involvement in drug activity and theft at a home on May Avenue in Chauncey, Ohio on Tuesday. Nathaniel Becker was found guilty of two counts of possession of an unregistered destructive device and two counts of placement of a destructive device on a vessel in April 2022. A total of 65 indictments were returned, charging 71 individuals. The Wood County Sheriffs Office is also responsible for the public safety of the City of Parkersburg, West Virginia. 8,413 talking about this. She appeared in Wood County Magistrate Court where a $100,000 surety bond was set by Magistrate Brenda Marshall. Marshals report two arrests - NewsBreak PARKERSBURG Members of the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force assisted the U.S. * Sonja Raquel Campbell, 26, Akron, charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver heroin. He joins us from the Pleasants County Humane Society! A news release said the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force and the Vienna Police Department's Special Response Team served a search warrant in the 800 block of 15th Avenue in Vienna which led to the arrests of Richard Mollohan, Mickey Hairston, Stephanie Wright, and James Beck. Feb. 15 Investigators said the woman had been in Fayette County visiting family before going missing. The WV Regional Jails updates this information regularly. There will be poultry show and judging, an egg decorating contest, egg show, and more. Johnathon Earl Hamrick, 33, was sentenced Monday, December 5, to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Flores was charged with possession of a controlled substance and is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $50,000 surety bond. Therefore, the information may not reflect the true current location, release date, status, or other information regarding an offender. Parkersburg Police Department Contact Information Address and Phone Number for Parkersburg Police Department, a Police Department, at Government Square, Parkersburg WV. An Athens County drugs task force seized and arrested an Athens resident. Brandy Nichole Bills, 37, 300 West State St., Apt. Candice Black can be reached at cblack@newsandsentinel.com. PARKERSBURG Five people are facing felony solicitation charges, and two others will face federal charges as a result of an undercover investigation. In terms of property crimes, (burglary, theft, and vehicle theft), there were an estimated 1,431 property crimes per 100,000 residents, a rate which is lower than both the West Virginia average of 1,852 property crimes for every 100,000 individuals and lower than the U.S. average of 2,362 property crimes per 100,000 citizens. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.35 square miles (31.99 sq. It was not immediately clear what they have been charged with. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? No significant damage to the barge or to the bank was visible PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Three people were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries following a three vehicle crash on the 200 block of Grand Central in Vienna, according to dispatch. Police records can be obtained from the Records Division of the Parkersburg Police Department during normal business hours. Steven A. Stephens, Sheriff Wood County Sheriffs Office 401 2nd Street Suite 11 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: (304) 424-1834 Suspicious Activity Tip Line: (304) 834-3909 Email: sstephens@woodcountywv.com (Sheriff) Email: twade@woodcountywv.com (Administrative Operations) Emergency: 911 Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday Friday, Tax Office Mailing Address Sheriff of Wood County P.O. Many topics were discussed at the meeting, including Spencer's Landing and the fire department. The City of Parkersburg had a population of approximately 31,492 in the year 2010. Nathaniel "Ross" Stevens is being held at Washington County Jail. According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 14, 2021, Norman Leon Geipe II was approached PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - According to Dispatch, there is a reported mudslide along Dupont Road near New England Ridge Road. He was arrested for possession with the intent to deliver fentanyl and methamphetamine. Police say Bailey talked about sexual acts with her on Facebook messenger. Mollohan made an appearance Wood County Magistrate Court where a P/R bond of $5,000 was set by Magistrate Robin Waters. All Rights Reserved. Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force arrest two Columbus men on active warrants Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:12 PM PST | By Samantha Cavalli According to a news release, Jermaine Shaquan Westbrook II, 29, and Damion Jackson, 32, were arrested by law enforcement at a residence on the 900 block of 30th Street in Parkersburg. The phone number the person is calling from is 681-295-0148 and the person is going by Sergeant David Gilmour a fictitious officer and that the person is asking for money in exchange for confidential legal matters. The shooting took place in the Quarrier area of Kanawha County. Waters set bond at $200,000 surety. An officer was seriously injured after making an arrest this past weekend. Arrested from the second hotel room was Tyrill Vaughn, Sonja Campbell and MaryBeth Hutson, all of Akron, the task force said. One of the homeowners, Roger Truax said that his wife, Penny said she smelled smoke coming from the garage. Its a film series geared towards kids with disabilities who might not be comfortable in typical movie theatre environments. The mailing address is: ATTN: Margie Shears Parkersburg City Police Department P.O. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Norman Leon Geipe II, 39, pleaded guilty in October to a charge of resisting a federal officer causing bodily injury, according to records from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Tyler Morrison pled guilty to a possession of a controlled substance charge back on December 22, 2022. Will was charged with possession of fentanyl with the intent to deliver and is being held at the jail on a $250,000 bond; Caplinger was charged with maintaining a dwelling for the use of controlled substances by others and was released on a $25,000 surety bond. 77 people were booked in the last 30 days (Order: Booking Date ) (Last updated on 3/2/2023 4:40:51 AM EST) First Prev He was arraigned before Magistrate Robin Waters and bond was set at $15,000 surety. PARKERSBURG A Parkersburg woman was arraigned and held in jail, accused of shooting someone outside her home.