Marion County deputies arrest three people after fentanyl, meth & heroin is found during search of Fairmont home

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department announced that they have arrested three people after a drug investigation resulted in multiple substances seized inside a Fairmont residence. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham reported via press release that Jessica Eagle, 35, Jimmy Howell, 40, and William Menendez, 46, have each been charged with possession with…

WV State Police offers Halloween safety tips for state residents ahead of the Halloween weekend

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of law enforcement have begun to make their preparations ahead of what is expected to be a busy Halloween weekend. West Virginia State Police Bridgeport Detachment Commander Sergeant Kyle Totten offered some safety tips on WAJR’s Talk of the Town ahead of the start of various trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat activities that…

Former Bridgeport councilman charged for investigating alleged Pagan president’s murder case without license

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A former Bridgeport city councilor has been charged for investigating the alleged Pagan president Ryan Lane’s murder case without a license. The West Virginia State Police announced that Lowell “L.J.” Maxey, 73, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for operating as a private investigator without a license. According to investigators, Maxey…