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Mincks leaving Washington County Sheriff post after 20 years in office

MARIETTA — Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks will be leaving office after 20 years in the position. Mincks did not run for Sheriff again in the 2024 general election. The next sheriff, current Chief Deputy Mark Warden, will take office on Jan. 6, according to the Washington County ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department release the following reports: Dec. 3: * Daunte A. Weaver, 19, Belpre, was cited for disorderly conduct. Dec. 13: * Jessica R. Queen, 30, Belpre, was cited for driving under suspension. * Corey J. Garrett, 34, New Martinsville, was cited for expired ...

Parkersburg man facing kidnapping, assault charges

PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man was arrested on charges of kidnapping and unlawful assault against his girlfriend. Joshua Edward Sprouse, 43, 814 Neal St., Parkersburg, was arraigned in Wood County Magistrate Court on Friday. He was being held on no bond for the kidnapping charge and ...

Authorities arrest Parkersburg man on attempted murder charge

PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man was arraigned on a charge of attempted murder following an altercation on Dec. 13. Keith Allen Stepchuck, 38, 1232 Juliana St., Parkersburg, was arraigned last Wednesday on a charge of attempted murder and held on no bond, according to records released by ...