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Man in custody after alleged threats, disturbance in Vienna

VIENNA — A man was taken into custody Tuesday following a reported disturbance on Ninth Street that prompted a police response and temporary evacuation of nearby residents, according to authorities. Joseph Cody, no age listed, was taken to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center for ...

Man in custody after alleged threats, disturbance on Ninth Street in Vienna

VIENNA – A man was taken into custody Tuesday following a reported disturbance on Ninth Street that prompted a police response and temporary evacuation of nearby residents, according to authorities. Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell said officers were first dispatched to the residence earlier ...

Man loses life in Washington County auto accident

MARIETTA — A Paden City man was killed in an accident Saturday morning in Marietta, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. Alex S. Doak, 31, was killed at the intersection of Cogswell Lane and Ohio 7 (Pike Street) where he was attempting to turn onto Ohio 7, the patrol ...

Woodyard issues statement on sleeper cells

PARKERSBURG - The sheriff of Wood County on Tuesday issued a statement about sleeper cells. Sheriff Rick Woodyard said he wanted to address the concerns received from residents and the anxiety and uncertainty caused by headlines when it comes to the safety of families and the ...

Wood County Sheriff warns of fraud effort targeting delivery drivers

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is warning the community of a targeted scam affecting local delivery drivers. In a post to its Facebook page, the sheriff’s department urged Wood County residents to be aware of a structured scam targeting food delivery drivers ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE - The Belpre Police Department has released the following reports: Feb. 10 * Michael R. Griffin, 38, of Mineral Wells was cited for fictitious registration Feb. 12 * Mikeya R. Kovacs, 20, of Marietta was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail on a warrant for ...