An ongoing child pornography investigation that has already led to two arrests has now led to the arrest of one of the suspect’s girlfriends. Vanessa Beauvais of South Charleston has been charged in the case, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court. Beauvais’s boyfriend, Christopher Rush, was taken into custody last … Read more
A home in Mason County was destroyed after it caught fire Friday afternoon,according to firefighters. The blaze broke out at about 5:45 p.m. at a house along Huntington Road near Ashton Upland Road, according to Valley Fire and Rescue. First responders said the structure was engulfed in flames and was deemed a complete loss.The people … Read more
Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who was caught potentially trespassing in Putnam County. Authorities are looking for an individual caught on surveillance video trespassing through the property of Triad Engineering, according to a post from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The footage shows a man in a hooded shirt … Read more
Mountwest Community and Technical College held a completion ceremony this week for an apprenticeship readiness program. Seven students were recognized for completing the nine-week program that taught basic construction skills. Students completed forklift training, learned about power and hand tools and received instruction on reading blueprints. Classes were taught in partnership with CJ Hughes Construction. … Read more
Community members on the East End of Charleston had their questions and concerns heard by the city on Wednesday. Eyewitness News said people speeding on the East End near Quarrier and Virginia Street was one of the concerns brought up. Council members also walked through the East End to ask residents about the concerns they’ve … Read more
A Putnam County nurse practitioner pleaded guilty to health care fraud. Shawn R. Blankenship was a licensed practitioner and owner of Holistic Inc., a clinic based in St. Albans, who pleaded guilty after admitting to knowingly and willfully making false claims to Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations for medical services that were not provided or … Read more
A long-time and respected law enforcement officer is facing federal charges of receiving and attempting to receive child pornography after the mother of a 15-year-old boy found images on her son’s iPad that prompted her to go to the FBI. Kenneth McCord was arrested Wednesday morning by the FBI in Charleston. Eyewitness News reported the … Read more
One of West Virginia’s most iconic eateries is closing after nearly 20 years. Hellbender Burritos in Davis announced this week that it was closing permanently. Restaurant owners said on social media they opened nearly 18 years ago to much success and they thanked everyone for the support. After nearly two decades of running the restaurant, … Read more
West Virginia State Police are asking for help from the public as they investigate the death of a Braxton County woman. The body of 36-year-old Belinda Riffle was located Monday in a rural area of Braxton County along Vernon Road, according to a news release from State Police anad detectives believe foul play is suspected. … Read more
The Sissonville couple convicted on nearly every charge in an historic child abuse, forced labor, and human trafficking case learned their sentence on Wednesday. Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather were denied a motion for a new trial before Judge Maryclaire Akers, who condemned the couple for their lack of remorse, according to Eyewitness News. Akers … Read more