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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 real estate transfers

PARKERSBURG — The following property transfers were recorded in Wood County between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1, 2024: * Timothy and Brenda Miller to Stephanie and Adam Cognata tract 9.5 acres Dallison Road, Walker District, $25,000. * Eddy and Ruth Sheppard to Eric Sheppard, Randy Sheppard and ...

Wood County Grand Jury indicts 13

PARKERSBURG — A man facing multiple charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse was one of 13 indictments handed down Monday by a special session of the Wood County Grand Jury. Micah Carr, 21, in custody at the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County, was arraigned on two counts of ...

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 ...