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Sobriety checkpoint set for Sept. 26

The Parkersburg Detachment of the West Virginia State Police and the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on from 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 26 on West Virginia Route 95 in Parkersburg in the vicinity of the Dollar General Store. The checkpoint may be moved to an alternate location if the primary location becomes unsafe due to traffic congestion or if a hazardous or unsafe situation arises, State Police said. The purpose of the checkpoint is to prevent and deter impaired driving. Motorists who wish to avoid the checkpoint can take an alternate route ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department released the following reports Sept. 16: Sept. 7 * Zachary A. Richard, 26, of Parkersburg, was cited for display of license plates. * Amanda J. Lowe, 35, of Belpre, was cited for speed 66 mph in a 50 mph zone. * Edna M. Palmer, 67, of Little Hocking, ...

Roane County man facing charges over drugs, weapon

SPENCER — A Roane County resident was arrested on a drug charge Friday by West Virginia State Police. According to a WVSP press release, on Friday at approximately 9 a.m., Cpl Z. W. Hartley and Tpr. N. T. Warden served an arrest warrant on the suspect, identified as Brandy McKinney, 39, of ...

Belpre Police

BELPRE — The Belpre Police Department released the following reports Sept. 6: Aug. 25 * Jacob R. Griffith, 29, of Belpre was served summons for two assault charges through Belpre Mayor’s Court. Aug. 28 * Michael J. Lewis, 35, of Fleming was arrested and transported to the Washington ...

Randolph County town disbands police department

BEVERLY, W.Va. — A Randolph County town’s police department has been disbanded, a city official confirmed Wednesday. A Beverly Town Council member, who asked to remain anonymous, told The Inter-Mountain newspaper that the council voted 5-0 during a special meeting on Aug. 26 to dissolve ...