Mercer robberies puzzle Princeton investigators
Mercer County sheriff officials pursued two related armed robberies in the Princeton area on Monday and Tuesday. A masked man entered S and S Express on New Hope Road and Blue Flash Store nearby, produced a small automatic pistol, and fled with cash. No injuries were reported. Investigators urged tips to 425-2274.
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Court date set in Monroe mistaken identity shooting case
Monroe County man Carlos David Holt, 62, of Alderson, remains scheduled for a jury trial on February 5 for July 15 attempted murder and malicious wounding of Jeremy Battaile at the Monroe Diner. Battaile, now bedridden, may testify via prerecorded video deposition with preserve testimony. prosecutors may use a prior statement to rebut, and about a dozen witnesses are anticipated. Holt faces two counts of wanton endangerment. his wife Carol is indicted as accessory before the fact.
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Mercer County boards and college offer meetings today
Bluefield Mercer County Board of Realtors meets at 6 p m at Mayflower Restaurant for a Dutch treat dinner. Southwest Virginia Community College offers a Cisco I class at Graham High School beginning at 6 p m. Contact Engineering at 276 964 7556.
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Merchants urge sheriff for tougher night security in Princeton
Blue Flash Oil Co owners urge Mercer County Sheriff to boost night patrols after seven break ins and two armed robberies since July 2001. They complain deputies are understaffed at night while operations across Princeton and Bluefield face ongoing thefts. Detectives did arrest several armed robbers in 2001.
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