Mercer County sheriff warns of rising daytime burglaries
Mercer County Sheriff's Department warns of more daytime burglaries across the region as criminals target tools guns jewelry televisions and computers. Chief Deputy Randall Earnest says crime is increasing across day and night shifts with vehicle break-ins rising during holidays and drug abuse fueling theft. Citizens urged to be vigilant and observant while deputies Coulter and Gills lead many cases.
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McDowell grand jury indicts man on sexual abuse charges
McDowell County grand jury indicted Samuel Saunders, 44, on 140 counts including sexual assault in the first degree, incest, sexual abuse by a parent, and sexual assault in the third degree. The alleged crimes span 1992 to 2002 involving a victim aged 8 to 18. Saunders is held on 200000 bail. the case proceeds in circuit court.
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Gasoline tax gap noted along state line correction
Correction: report on gas prices along the state line misstated the tax difference between West Virginia and Virginia. Virginia’s per gallon tax is nearly 0.08 dollars lower than West Virginia’s, clarifying the price disparity.
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