Crime
Police: Security footage leads to arrest in Summers Street porch theft
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 18, an officer responded to the vicinity of...
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Trooper arrests local man following domestic call on Clayton Judson Road
JUDSON W.Va. (WVDN) - According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 16, around 11:10 p.m., a trooper was dispatched to...
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Summers County man charged with aggravated DUI, vehicle theft
JUMPING BRANCH W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 11, an officer received a call regarding...
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Multi-Agency Manhunt Underway After Suspect Escapes Hinton Police Custody
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Hinton Police Department released the following information regarding an incident that happened on Dec. 16:The...
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Man Arrested on Assault Charges After Allegedly Driving Tractor into Barn
JUMPING BRANCH W.Va. (Hitnton News) - According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, Dec. 7, a trooper was dispatched through...
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Alleghany County Off-Duty Deputy Snags Two from Alderson W.Va.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va. (Hinton News) - The Alleghany Highlands have recently experienced an increase in reports of packages and mail...
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Green-Haired Santa Impostor Arrested After Taser, Onion Chase in Talcott, W.Va.
SUMMERS COUNTY, W.Va. (Hinton News) — A man wearing a Santa costume and sporting green hair was arrested recently following a...
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Officer Responds to Domestic Disturbance, Arrests Summers County Man
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, an officer was dispatched to...
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Summers County Teacher Arrested on Child Abuse, Battery Charges Following High School Altercation
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Following an incident at Summers County Comprehensive High School on Nov. 7, a local teacher...
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SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Press Release: Incident at Summers County High SchoolOn Friday, November 7, 2025, the Summers...
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