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Virginia State Police report major narcotics seizures and firearms recoveries in weekly operation
1+ hour, 21+ 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,…...
House approves legislation targeting drug-related public nuisances
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (190+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation that would allow counties and municipalities to take legal action to abate properties used for drug-related activity. House Bill 4962 would designate any property used or intended to be…...
Monroe County Courthouse overcomes various setbacks ahead of construction completion
17+ hour, 39+ min ago (259+ words) UNION, W.Va. (WVVA) - Monroe County inches closer to having a completed courthouse, overcoming a variety of obstacles along the way. In January of 2025, when the Monroe County Courthouse was already under renovations, a fire set their timeline back even further....
Beckley man charged with strangulation in domestic incident
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (157+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va . (WVVA) - A Beckley man has been arrested and charged following a domestic violence incident. When officers responded to the call on February 21, 2026, the victim reported that her boyfriend, identified as Lance Russell Rice, was yelling and cursing at…...
‘Drug kingpin’ arrested for hiding bulk quantities of fentanyl & meth in motel furniture in Fairmont
23+ hour, 44+ 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…...
West Virginia among five states sued for not releasing voter info
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVVA) - West Virginia is among five states sued by the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division for failure to produce complete voter registration lists upon request. The federal lawsuit against West Virginia, along with Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky and New Jersey,…...
Community Foundation grant helps equip Bluefield Police with technology
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (75+ words) Community Foundation grant helps equip Bluefield Police with technology'WVVA BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Bluefield Police Department has received a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. that enabled the department to purchase eight new computers. The investment…...
Bluefield PD shares issued bench, arrest warrants
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (262+ words) In'a social media post, the Bluefield Police Department shared a list of those who have been issued bench or arrest warrants by the Bluefield City Municipal Court. BLUEFIELD, W.Va . (WVVA) - The Bluefield, West Virginia Police Department announced on Facebook today…...
WV judge orders ICE release, questions ICE records showing drug conviction at age four
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (253+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - A federal judge in West Virginia has ordered the immediate release of Eduardo Tinajero Rodriguez from ICE custody, finding his detention violated federal law and the Constitution. In a ruling issued February 24, 2026, U.S. District Judge for the Southern…...
No injuries reported in fire at old Beckley Hospital
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (79+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out at the old Beckley Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, no injuries were reported. South Oakwood Avenue at Cova Street was temporarily closed while firefighters battled…...