Mercer County tip line launched by Sheriff’s Department
Mercer County Sheriff's Department introduced a 24 hour crime tip line for anonymous leads. Callers can leave tips without names or call-back numbers, with no caller ID. Tips should be detailed, and if emergency, dial 911. Letters can be sent to the sheriff at 1501 West Main St Princeton WV 24740.
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Bluefield officials eye Leatherwood annexation plans
Bluefield Virginia awaits circuit court signoff on an annexation plan adding 800 acres of St. Clair's Farm to the town limits. The Leatherwood Property, spanning roughly 700 acres on Route 460, may host commercial, residential and medical development as growth inquiries rise. Mayor Don Harris notes ongoing talks with Leatherwood Corporation and potential new restaurants, including Olive Garden or Red Lobster, as part of future expansion.
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Don Harris
Tazewell County
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College Avenue
Mercer County Sheriff Miss July Statistics Released
Mercer County Sheriff's Department reports a busy July with 37 felony arrests and 160 misdemeanor arrests. They issued 117 hazardous and 93 non-hazardous motor vehicle citations, plus 101 warnings, 63 crash reports, and 755 summons or subpoenas. Deputies served 256 warrants and 53 domestic petitions, handled 17 mental health pickups, filed 322 reports, and performed 315 business checks and 116 transports. Two stolen vehicles were recovered valued at 10,500 and additional stolen property worth 1,839.98 recovered.
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Woman facing drug charges appears before magistrate
Carolyn Simmons, 55, of Bluefield, appeared before Magistrate Harold Buckner after a Friday arrest on possession with intent to distribute illegal drugs. A Monday preliminary hearing was scheduled as the case was assigned to Magistrate Jerry Flanagan. The Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, with U.S. Postal inspectors, executed a warrant at Simmons residence. She was released on a $5,000 bond.
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Mercer County
Carolyn Simmons
Harold Buckner
Jerry Flanagan
Southern Regional Drug & Violent Crime Task Force
U.S
W.T
Ted” Jones
Gas drive-offs prompt law tweaks and police comments
Officials discuss gasoline theft penalties and enforcement across Virginia and nearby areas. Lawmakers added a 250 civil fine and suspensions for repeat offenses, while police note summer and holiday spikes and consider advance payment as a deterrent.
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Virginia
Mercer County court complex praised as model for state judiciary
Judge Frazier touted the new courthouse annex as a permanent home for magistrate and family law courts. He credited long efforts to secure space, saying the complex commands respect and will aid regional growth, with Judge Swope lauding it as a premier governmental center in Princeton.
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Mercer County
Derek Swope
Princeton
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