State officials warn WV prisons near breaking point by 2010
West Virginia officials urged action on overcrowding as projections show federal receivership could occur by 2010 if new prisons and sentencing options are not funded. Regional Jail Authority head Steve Canterbury warned lawmakers that population growth outpaces capacity and noted mandatory terms keep inmates in regional jails longer. Prosecutor Bill Sadler urged judicial input on any sentence reductions and highlighted efforts like the Day Report Center in Princeton to handle non-violent offenders with counseling, training, and supervision.
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Prison reform eyes curb on good time to ease overcrowding
In Harleton Virginia and regional officials warn federal receivership could hit by 2010 if prison crowding continues. Doug Stump faults expanding good time as too liberal while Steve Canterbury urges limits and targeted reforms. Regions face budget strain despite savings from the new system.
Investigation into 2002 sexual assault near Princeton continues
West Virginia State Police report ongoing inquiry into an October 23 2002 assault on Halls Ridge Road near Princeton. A 22 year old woman abducted from Thorn Street was assaulted in a wooded area. No suspects yet though leads are being pursued and the victim remains in the area. Call 425 2102 with information.
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Tazewell County Sheriff Blotter Week Summary
Between July 26 and Aug 1 deputies logged two traffic accidents and 64 arrests on various charges. They served 393 civil papers and transported inmates 1637 miles to and from multiple locations. Responding to 201 calls, officers supervised inmate work 223 hours and collected 70 trash bags. The jail housed 223 inmates that week as reports show 861 crash summons subpoenas and 218 criminal warrants served and domestic petitions served.
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