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Ritchie Sheriff’s Department looking into death

MACFARLAN – The Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department is looking into the circumstances of a mysterious death that occurred earlier this week. On Monday, August 3, 2026, during the early morning hours, deputies responded to the Macfarlan area of Ritchie County, West Virginia, regarding a suspicious death, according to a press release from the department. Deputies from the Ritchie County Sheriff's Office, along with members of the West Virginia State Police, arrived on scene and immediately began an investigation. “At this time, the cause of death remains undetermined, and the ...

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Updated: Suspects in Vienna shooting incident had history

VIENNA – Two Wood County men have been charged with wanton endangerment following a Sunday evening incident on Grand Central Avenue in which two people – including one of the suspects – suffered gunshot wounds. According to a release from Vienna Police Chief Josh Cole, Ashton ...

Call seeks emergency response for two gunshot victims

Sunday evening scanner traffic indicated a caller believed response was needed for two gunshot victims — one potentially with a head injury. A Wood County 911 representative had no further information at deadline, but directed calls to the Vienna Police Department. The Wood County Sheriff's Department also responded to the call, but referred questions to the Vienna Police Department. A Vienna Police Department representative was unable to confirm anything Sunday evening, but said more information would be available as details emerge. After the initial call, scanner traffic indicated ...

Wood County Schools hosts active shooter training with police, EMS

PARKERSBURG — Police officers, emergency medical personnel and school officials participated in active shooter response exercises throughout Wood County Schools this week, practicing how multiple agencies would work together during a mass casualty incident. The training involved Wood ...

Vehicle strikes parked dump truck on Camden Avenue

PARKERSBURG — A vehicle left the roadway and struck a parked dump truck in the 1000 block of Camden Avenue following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, according to Parkersburg police. Officer Andrew Schaad said the driver of a Toyota Corolla reported swerving to avoid a parked vehicle near ...