Man arrested in Talcott following a domestic situation

TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) – A man was arrested today in Talcott following a domestic altercation and alleged brandishing of a firearm. The Summers County Sheriff’s Department released the following statement:

On the 30th of March 2025, Deputies responded to Lowell Market in the Lowell area of Summers County. The call was in response to a Domestic argument which escalated into the brandishing of a handgun. While responding the Deputies were advised that the vehicle which was occupied by the victim and suspect had left the store. The vehicle was later reported to be at Talcott Post Office. While there the suspect later identified as Chase Keaton struck the victim with a closed fist multiple times. A motorist who witnessed the incident attempted to intervene at which time Mr. Keaton brandished a handgun at him. Mr. Keaton fled the scene on foot. After a search of the area Mr. Keaton was taken into custody at the John Henry Park. The firearm was also recovered which was used by Mr. Keaton, Mr. Keaton was charged with the following: 

1. Domestic Assault 

2. Domestic Battery 

3. Brandishing a Firearm (2 Counts)

***All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ***

While this incident was occurring an additional Domestic Battery call occurred in the Hilldale area of Summers County. Our Deputies also responded to this incident to assist the WV State Police in their investigation. There was also an arrest made in that incident. 

I would like to commend all of my Deputies on their outstanding work this weekend. Most of them were off duty and spending time with their families and loved ones. I was able to send out one message and have several Deputies responding in an extremely short amount of time. I would also like to commend their families for their support and sacrifices they make for the people of Summers County. It is truly an honor to lead a great group of individuals who care for their community.

Thank you,

Sheriff 

Justin L. Faris