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Wirt County prosecutor announces charges in drug investigation

ELIZABETH — Wirt County Prosecuting Attorney Austin Grimmett announced Tuesday the arrests and/or filing of criminal charges against 18 individuals following an extensive drug trafficking investigation dubbed "Operation Blackjack." The investigation was conducted jointly by the Wirt County ...

Fatal Washington County motorcycle crash under investigation

NEW MATAMORAS — A single-motorcycle crash involving a fatality occurred on June 27 at approximately 3:30 a.m is currently being investigated by the Marietta Patrol Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on State Route 7 near Milepost 54 in Grandview Township. According ...

Wood Magistrate

PARKERSBURG — The following cases were handled in Wood County Magistrate Court on May 16-18: * Anthony Lee Scritchfield, Parkersburg, had a charge of third-degree domestic assault dismissed as the alleged victim recanted and does not wish to pursue. * Kacey Dawn Thorn, Parkersburg, had a ...