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Former Smithers VFD chief and wife indicted for embezzlement, fraud

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A former fire chief and his wife were indicted on felony charges Thursday, according to documents obtained from Fayette County Court. More>>

So-called prank at Wayne High School could end with criminal charges

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Someone broke a window and opened a fire escape, then trashed a classroom. Deer urine was spilled all over the floor and a desk. Workers also found rancid dead deer parts in the hallway and blood on the floors. More>>

Clay County man convicted of dealing meth

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Raymond Hersman, 47, of Wallback, in Clay County, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of the drug. More>>

Man facing charges after police say he was selling pot

Xavier Holmes, Photo Courtesy: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Xavier Holmes, Photo Courtesy: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority
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A Huntington man is behind bars after police say he was selling marijuana Friday. More>>

Court: Law applying crack sentences retroactive

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A federal appeals court has ruled that anyone serving prison time in a crack cocaine case should get a new sentence under a law lessening the sentences for offenders. More>>

Toddler found in Charleston meth apartment

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The couple has been charged with attempting to operate a clandestine lab and exposure of a minor to meth. More>>

Man says bath salts made him sexually abuse Kanawha County girl

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A man has been given the maximum sentence for sexually abusing a then 9-year-old girl. More>>

Huntington man arrested for illegal firearm possession

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A Huntington man is behind bars once again after police responded to a disturbance call. More>>

Hamlin, WV couple arrested for child neglect

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At about 1:00 a.m. on May 17, Hamlin police were called to Barbara Apartments in Hamlin where they found Holly Roberts and James Randolph "passed out" in a Grand Prix with an 18-month-old in the back seat. More>>

Lincoln County couple arrested on child abuse charges

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A Lincoln County couple is in jail on felony child abuse charges. More>>

Van driver protests WV state code in favor of free speech Video included

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Wherever Lynda Farley goes, she gets the same reaction: an expression between shock and amusement. More>>

Police say man sexually assaulted 14-year-old relative

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A man is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting a family member, according to South Charleston police. More>>

UPDATE: Huntington Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Disabled Woman

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A Huntington man faces a sexual assault charge after police say he had sex with a disabled woman against her will. More>>

Ashland, KY man faces arson and tampering charges

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Another man is facing charges in relation to the murder of 29-year-old Christopher Frazier. More>>

Cleveland, OH man arrested after police find more than $20,000 worth of drugs in vehicle

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Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office arrested one man and seized more than $20,000 worth of drugs after a traffic stop near Marmet, WV. More>>

Special Report: The Process Behind Testing for Drugged Driving

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Earlier this month, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill that makes it easier to drug test drivers who police suspect are driving under the influence of illegal drugs. More>>

Woman facing kidnapping charges in Jackson County

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A woman is facing kidnapping and child concealment charges out of Jackson County.
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Suspected shooter appears in court, people in Mingo County want answers

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It was a day no one in Williamson will ever forget.  They say they lost the Sheriff they believed would save their town. More>>

Huntington man charged with possessing child pornography

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Huntington police charge a man with having child pornography on his computer. More>>

Accused Mingo Sheriff killer pleads not guilty

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Tennis Maynard, 37, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to shooting and killing Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum.  Maynard's attorney entered the plea more than a month after his client was arrested. More>>

One person arrested after bust near Belle, WV

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West Virginia State Police are on the scene of a criminal investigation near the community of Belle, WV. More>>

Rand man arrested after flashing sword to deputy

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Nelson had a samurai sword in a sheath strapped to his back.  The sword was approximately four feet in length. More>>

Huntington man charged with embezzling from Huntington Housing Authority

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A West Virginia Housing Authority employee is behind bars after he was seen taking property that did not belong to him. More>>

Huntington, WV man charged with embezzlement

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A Huntington man is being charged with embezzlement, a felony charge, after he stole money from the restaurant he managed. More>>

Former Mason County principal indicted in shocking child abuse case

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A controversial child abuse case involving a former principal and special needs student is moving forward in the court system. More>>

Kanawha County man sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography

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Tracey Cooper collected more than 600 pictures and videos of children having sex or performing sexual acts. More>>

Police: Man gave pot to teen girls

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A man is in the Western Regional Jail, accused of bringing two 14-year-old girls to his home, and offering them drugs. More>>

Huge meth lab bust nets three arrests in Kanawha County

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West Virginia State Police raided a house on Rutledge Road after an anonymous tip came in about illegal activities taking place at the house. More>>

Man charged after pointing gun in another man's face

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A Wayne County man is facing charges after pointing a gun in another man's face.  More>>

Deputies say child found in home during meth bust

Tasmine Hammons, Photo Courtesy: Greenup County Detention Center Tasmine Hammons, Photo Courtesy: Greenup County Detention Center
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Deputies with Greenup County Sheriffs Department say they found  an active meth lab inside a home with a five year old child inside Saturday. More>>

Deputies train in a virtual world for real-life emergencies

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Every day law enforcement put their lives on the line to keep you safe.

Many situations can be deadly.

13 News' Courtney Khondabi shows you one tech savvy way deputies are preparing for real life scenarios.
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One person injured in overnight stabbing

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Charleston Police were called to the scene of a stabbing that happened along the 100 block of Summer St in Charleston, just before Midnight Saturday. According to dispatchers one person was transported More>>

Two people arrested for meth in Boone County

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Two people are in jail on meth charges in Boone County. According to police, 27-year old Karen Runion and 35-year old Robert Stamper were arrested Saturday afternoon of May 11th. Acting on a anonymous More>>

Man wanted for attempted murder arrested in Chapmanville after pursuit

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Chapmanville Police attempted to pull over William Mitchell Lee Pope, 32, of North Carolina, around 10 p.m. on Saturday, for broken tail and brake lights.
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Toddler found wandering North Charleston; second time in two days, mother charged with neglect

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A toddler found wandering on Charleston's west side is the same child found along Patrick Street on May 10. More>>

University of Charleston football players arrested in drug bust in Charleston, WV

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A search warrant led to the arrest of four men on May 8 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. More>>

Deputies say they busted two men in Ashland for heroin

Nicholas Adams, Photo Courtesy: Boyd County Detention Center Nicholas Adams, Photo Courtesy: Boyd County Detention Center
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Deputies say Nicholas R. Adams, 27, of Ashland and Ralph Gregory Hackworth, 28, of Worthington are both charged with trafficking heroin. More>>

Boone County apartment complex evacuated after meth bust

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It happened at an apartment complex along Route 17 in Ramage, according to Boone County dispatchers. More>>

Drones for sale! Video included

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Drones on display and ready for sale at the 2013 West Virginia Public Safety Expo.   More>>