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Wood County ceremony recognizes risks, sacrifices of law enforcement

PARKERSBURG — The sacrifice of those who protect and serve their communities was honored this week during National Police Week. National Police Week, which is being held this year on May 11-17, is “a time of reflection, gratitude and unity,” said Det. RS Black of the Vienna Police ...

Wood Sheriff

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports for May 5-7: May 5 * A traffic stop was conducted after the deputy observed the vehicle to be traveling greater than the posted 55 mph limit (radar verified). Upon contact with the driver the deputy detected ...

Picture This: Operation Blue Sky

PARKERSBURG — In recognition of National Police Week, which takes place May 11 through May 17, officers throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley traveled through Marietta, Belpre, Parkersburg, Vienna and Williamstown on Saturday night starting at 8:30 p.m. Operation Blue Sky recognized the ...

Wood Sheriff

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports for May 1-4: May 1 * Deputies responded to the Go Mart located on Elizabeth Pike in reference to a female slumped over the steering wheel at the gas pump. The female was asked if there was anything illegal in ...

Vienna Police

VIENNA — The Vienna Police Department released the following reports Feb. 6: Jan. 27 * Taylor B. Stansberry of Parkersburg was arrested on a charge of third-offense shoplifting and warrants. Jan. 30 * Scottie A. Vanover of Charleston was arrested on a charge of third-offense ...

Vienna police investigate death in McDonough Park

VIENNA — A man died Sunday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in McDonough Park, police said. Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell said officers responded to a report of a gunshot in the park before noon. The incident happened near the restrooms at the park, Powell said. A gun was ...