Tennessee man arraigned for shootout with police
Lester Potter of Butler Tennessee was arraigned in Tazewell County Circuit Court on charges of attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer and using a firearm in a felony after a June 16 exchange of gunfire with Deputy Jon Jones and Bluefield police. Potter, wounded six times, is held without bond. a $200,000 Virginia bond was void. The case details an armed vehicle stop and officers recovering a Tech-9, a shotgun, and knives from Potter’s vehicle.
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Water project in Tazewell and Buchanan counties funded
Gov. Jim Gilmore announced a 1.4 million dollar boost for the Shortt Gap Road Ridge Water Project in Tazewell County. The plan aims to serve about 218 residents and 218 families, with construction potentially starting next spring if remaining funds come through. Local officials praised the measure amid drought and mine-related water shortages.
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Two WV murder cases linked by domestic violence tragedy
Reed was found dead from a throat wound in her home with a second wound on her back. Glass, linked by threats and tire slashing, fled but later died from a self-inflicted gunshot at a Summers County campsite. Investigators found a gun, knife collection, and a blood stained shirt. no forced entry was seen. Reed’s family urged greater awareness of domestic violence.
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Richmond
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Virginia Beach
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Bass Lake
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Federal move urged in Skygusty murder case
Three men and a juvenile face charges in the April 9 deaths of John D. Stepp and Kimmie M. Stepp at a Skygusty mobile home. Prosecutors seek transfer to federal court citing alleged interstate drug trafficking. McDowell County seeks to move the juvenile to adult court.
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McDowell County
Woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash case
The defendant, under methadone influence, admitted guilt on the charge after the victim died six days after the crash in Charleston. The court scheduled sentencing for August 13, with a possible one to ten year prison term and a $1000 to $3000 fine. parole possible after one year. The incident occurred as the girl walked home near Jim's Convenience Store after buying candy with her sister.
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Ambulance Crash Leads to Medical Emergency Death
A medical emergency preceded a westbound crash on Locust Street near Princeton. Dennis died at Princeton Community Hospital after transport by ambulance. The other driver, Teena Monk, and a 15-year-old rider were treated and released. the ambulance driver was cited for failing to yield. Rescue squads aided at the scene.
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