PIPESTEM W.Va. (Hinton News) – According to the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, an individual has been arrested in relation to the recent destruction of the blessing box in Pipestem. The following is a statement from SCSD:
“We are pleased to announce that an arrest has been made in connection with the blessing box. Thirty-six-year-old Ryan James of Lerona was taken into custody this morning by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. James has been charged with the following.
-Leaving the scene of an accident
-Driving with a suspended license
-Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
***All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ***
“We would like to thank the public for their assistance in our investigation. We would also like to thank the Mercer County Sheriff Department for their assistance.”
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