Monroe suspects face drug charges
Federal authorities set an early July initial appearance for two Monroe County men indicted on a six count conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Adrian Aguirre Nuno, 27, of Union and Marshall Gene Williams of Ronceverte are charged with conspiracy and multiple counts related to crank distribution between May 20 and June 8 in the Union area. Williams is named in Counts 2 through 4, Nuno in Counts 5 and 6. Nuno is in Southern Regional Jail on state charges. Initial appearance is July 7 at 10 30 a.m. in Bluefield.
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Marine officer mourned with visiting hours planned
Funeral directory indicates Friday visitation with hours to be set amid a large turnout. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juston Thacker Fund at Princeton Senior High School Foundation are requested. Kenneth Meadows, uncle and family spokesman, notes broad support from across the area and nation as lawmakers express sympathy and plan outreach.
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Flak jacket concerns spark West Virginia push for better body armor
The Thacker family seeks contributions to a memorial fund and aims to start a Marine officers scholarship, while WV officials consider re submitting a bill to finance stronger body armor. Rockefeller aide says the office is reviewing the original measure and will share details soon. Thacker's relatives lament Congress pork and press for upgraded gear.
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Plea faces methadone link to Riggs death in Lake Bottom
The investigation found methadone contributed to the death of Riggs, though England was not present when the injection occurred. Riggs died April 21 at his Cabin Branch Road residence. State Police troopers opened the probe after an unattended death report. Methadone abuse remains a regional problem, with officials opposing local methadone clinics.
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