Moonlit crime surge? Sheriff answers questions
The sheriff explains that studies on a full moon impact on crime and emergencies are mixed, with some indicating a rise and others calling it coincidence. Dispatchers report busier nights during full moons, reinforcing a superstition among staff about increased activity. A contact line is provided.
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Brian Hieatt
School St. Suite 3
Tazewell
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Mercer County Fires Destroy Two Homes in Morning Blaze
Two homes in Mercer County were a total loss after two structure fires early December 21. The first fire on Old Beckley Road around 5 am drew Bluestone, East River, Princeton Rescue, Green Valley Glenwood, Matoaka volunteers and American Electric Power. The second blaze on Madison Street in Bluefield around 6 am prompted responses from Green Bluewell, Bluefield City, and Bluefield town fire departments.
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Bluefield
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East River
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Matoaka
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Madison Street
Bluewell
Bluefield City
Emily D. Coppola
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PFAS Contamination Studied In Chincoteague Water
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry will assess historic PFAS levels in Chincoteague drinking water following a push by the local AFGE union. Wallops Flight Facility has supplied supplemental water since 2017 after testing found PFAS on NASA property.
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Warrants for dozens across Tazewell area issued
Tazewell County Sheriff seeks numerous suspects from Virginia and West Virginia on charges including probation violations, narcotics distribution, grand larceny and assault. Keys names include Anastasia Shortridge, Joshua Willard, Stephanie Walker, Aaron Reedy, Tanesha Little, Quentin Humphrey, Shannon Farmer, and many others. Call 276-988-1167 or 276-988-0902 with information.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Anastasia Grace Shortridge
Richlands
Joshua Alan Willard
Bluefield
Stephanie Newberry Walker
Pounding Mill
Aaron Brandon Reedy
Cedar Bluff
Tanesha Michelle Little
Haysi
Quentin Eric Humphrey
North Tazewell
Shannon Lynn Farmer
Raven
Tony Nathaniel Boyd
Swords Creek
John Paul Lovell
Falls Mills
Anthony Jermaine Webb
Charles James William Leftwich
Michael Devin Angles
Ashley Elizabeth Burnopp
Dustin Millard Miller
Jonathan Christopher Woodie
W.va
Christopher Michael Holmes
Jason Wayne Smith
Jeffery Dea Thompson Bailey
Bastian
Aundrea Antonio Frazier
Wytheville
James Dean Cantrell
Jordan Garrett Ward
Phillip Jay Weese
Kegley
Wva
Shawn Allen Wyrick
Princeton
Jessica Lynette
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