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wvva.com > 02/27/2026 > virginia-state-police-report-major-narcotics-seizures-firearms-recoveries-weekly-operation

Virginia State Police report major narcotics seizures and firearms recoveries in weekly operation

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (171+ words) RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From February 18, 2026 through February 24, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency,…...

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wvva.com > 02/27/2026 > west-virginia-approves-easier-ez-pass-system-multiple-vehicle-owners

West Virginia approves easier EZ Pass system for multiple vehicle owners

4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (111+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - The West Virginia House of Delegates has unanimously passed legislation that would simplify toll payments for drivers who own multiple vehicles. The bill, introduced by Delegate Eric Brooks, (R-Raleigh), passed on a 94-0 vote. The measure would allow…...

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wvva.com > video > 02/26/2026 > drug-kingpin-arrested-hiding-bulk-quantities-fentanyl-meth-motel-furniture-fairmont

‘Drug kingpin’ arrested for hiding bulk quantities of fentanyl & meth in motel furniture in Fairmont

1+ day, 18+ min ago  (79+ words) Drug kingpin" arrested for hiding bulk quantities of fentanyl & meth in motel furniture in Fairmont'WVVA Drug kingpin" arrested for hiding bulk quantities of fentanyl & meth in motel furniture in Fairmont VIDEO: High-tech hub aims to put North Charleston Police Department…...

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wvva.com > 02/23/2026 > mcdowell-county-man-charged-with-first-degree-murder

McDowell County man charged with first-degree murder

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (247+ words) IAEGER, W.Va. (WVVA) - A McDowell County man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his father. Thomas Jeffery Lawson Jr., 33, of Iaeger, was arrested early Sunday morning. McDowell County Sheriff's deputies found the body of…...

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wvva.com > 02/23/2026 > wythe-county-sheriff-secures-grant-body-armor-tactical-communications-equipment

Wythe County Sheriff secures grant for body armor and tactical communications equipment

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (164+ words) WYTHE COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Sheriff Anthony Cline announced a $25,423 grant that will provide rifle-rated body armor for every School Resource Officer serving Wythe County Public Schools. The body armor represents a critical layer of protection for officers assigned to schools....

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wvva.com > 02/22/2026 > body-found-following-welfare-check-mcdowell-county

Body found following welfare check in McDowell County

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (100+ words) IAEGER, W.Va. (WVVA) - The body of a deceased male was discovered by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office on February 21. According to a press release from Sheriff James "Boomer" Muncy, officers responded to a welfare check call in the Trail Hollow…...

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wvva.com > 02/18/2026 > princeton-man-faces-numerous-charges-after-girls-basketball-game-incident

Princeton man faces numerous charges after girls basketball game incident

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (199+ words) SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Princeton man is behind bars facing several charges related to an incident at a girls basketball game at Nicholas County High School Tuesday night. Ronald Vance Stroupe, 56, is charged with one count of possessing a firearm…...

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wvva.com > video > 02/18/2026 > canadian-man-arrested-lynchburg-child-pornography

Canadian Man Arrested in Lynchburg for Child Pornography

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (70+ words) Canadian Man Arrested in Lynchburg for Child Pornography'WVVA Canadian Man Arrested in Lynchburg for Child Pornography Actor Shia LaBeouf spotted on Bourbon Street after Mardi Gras arrest Lunar New Year parade in Downtown Summerlin moved No DNA match from glove…...

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wvva.com > 02/17/2026 > two-mingo-county-arrests-include-conspiracy-grand-larceny-property-destruction

Two Mingo County arrests include conspiracy, grand larceny and property destruction

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (11+ words) Two Mingo County arrests include conspiracy, grand larceny and property destruction'WVVA...

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wvva.com > 02/17/2026 > bayleas-law-passes-wv-house-judiciary-committee-double-dui-death-penalties

Baylea’s Law passes WV House Judiciary Committee to double DUI death penalties

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (197+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va . (WVVA) - Legislation to strengthen penalties for DUI causing death has advanced in the West Virginia House of Delegates, driven by outrage over a controversial sentence in a fatal DUI case. House Bill 4712, known as "Baylea's Law," passed the…...