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Police

Wood County Commission to reinstate deputy as part of lawsuit settlement

PARKERSBURG — The reinstatement of a former Wood County sheriff’s deputy who recently settled a lawsuit with the county is on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Wood County Commission. The item listed on the agenda for Monday, March 18 is at 9:30 a.m. the commission will “Consider ...

Wood County middle school basketball coach charged with sexual abuse

PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg South High School teacher was arrested Thursday on charges of sexual abuse related to his work as a middle school basketball coach. Dwain Sponseller, 40, of Parkersburg, turned himself in to Parkersburg Police Thursday and was charged with seven counts of sexual ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department released the following reports on March 11: Feb. 23 * Johnathan L, Arthurs, 31, 597 Congress Road, Belpre, was cited speeding, 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. * Jonathan E. Dye, 35, Parkersburg, was cited for driving under am OVI suspension and fictitious ...