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Dairy Queen targeted; police search for armed robber
A man is on the run after Wellsville police said he held up a restaurant at gunpoint Friday night. Chief Joe Scarabino told NEWS9 an armed man wearing a ski mask and rubber gloves went into the side door of the Third Street Dairy Queen about 10:30 p.m. The robber ...
17-year-old charged in deaths of Ohio brothers
A teenager who pointed Ohio authorities to the bodies of two dead brothers who had been reported missing has now been charged in their deaths. A prosecutor in northwest Ohio said the 17-year-old is charged with delinquency in connection with aggravated murder. The Associated Press previously identified the ...
Former middle school teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charge
A former Wheeling Middle School teacher pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of possessing child pornography. Jennifer Bennett is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28. Bennett faces two years in prison, but attorneys recommended she be on supervised release for that time and be required to register as ...
4 injured in Mingo Junction shooting incident, including 2 children
Investigators say four people, including two children, were injured after an armed robbery, shooting in the village on Thursday afternoon. Investigators say three people dressed as utility workers knocked on the door at a Mingo Junction residence around 2 p.m. A juvenile answered the door and the three people came ...
Former Steubenville resident charged with child sex crimes in Fla.
Detectives in Florida said a man who previously lived in Steubenville is charged with numerous child sex crimes. Kenneth Eugene Devore, 62, currently of Belleview, Fla. was arrested around 10 p.m., Wednesday in Florida when he allegedly traveled to meet a minor for sex. According to a news release from ...
Steubenville police arrest father of toddler who suffered brain injury; charges pending
Charges are pending against the father of a 2-year-old child who suffered a brain injury on Wednesday, Steubenville police said. The toddler was airlifted by medical helicopter to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh after medical providers determined her brain was bleeding. She remains in intensive care. The toddler's father, James Howard, ...
State fire marshal seeks public’s help in Martins Ferry fire investigation
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office said they are seeking information about a Martins Ferry fire. The fire happened on April 23 on Broadway Street. To date, the fire marshal has not made a ruling on the cause. In addition to state investigators, Martins Ferry police are also interviewing ...
Officials seek burglar who stole hundreds of packs of cigarettes from Marshall Co. store
Officials are seeking a man who broke into a Marshall County store and stole hundreds of packs of cigarettes. Surveillance video shows a white man rummaging through the Dollar General store in Benwood, then helping himself to a beverage and bag of chips. He escaped after stealing about 300 packs ...
Police: Juvenile arrested after breaking into school
WHEELING, W.Va.— Wheeling police have arrested a juvenile after he allegedly broke into Bridge Street Middle School around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Police said that they were able to look at surveillance video to track down their suspect. They said that the boy broke into the school through a window and ...
Wheeling police interviewing suspects after man dies from injuries suffered in fight
Wheeling police said they are interviewing suspects in connection with a fight that turned fatal. Anthony DeMello, 22, died at a hospital early Friday as a result of a head injury he suffered in the Fulton area of the city. Police told NEWS9 they were seeking two men, only identified ...
ONLY ON 9: Man reaches deal with Hancock Co. prosecutors, agrees to serve 5-15 years for sex crimes
A Hancock County judge sentenced a man to a minimum of 5-15 years in jail for sex crimes. George Michael Joyce entered an Alford plea to three counts of sexual abuse and one count of incest. Hancock County Assistant Prosecutor David Cross said the victim said she Joyce had sexual ...
Jefferson Co. gets new state-of-the-art emergency responder vehicle
Jefferson County has a new addition to help officials to be as efficient as possible in times of crisis and be prepared for any incidents that may require 911 personnel attention. The state-of-the-art new emergency responder vehicle was outside of the courthouse on Thursday morning. There are fewer than 10 ...
Toronto police increasing patrols after string of car break-ins
Toronto police are beefing up patrols as they search for the person or people responsible for numerous car break-ins across the city. Capt. Rick Parker said break-ins were reported in areas including Banfield, Kennelworth and Henry streets. Parker said the thief or thieves found cars that were unlocked, then rummaged ...
Police seek thief/thieves who burglarized Steubenville business
Steubenville police are searching for the person or people who broke into a city business Monday morning. The burglary happened just before 7 a.m. at the Sherwin-Williams store in Hollywood Plaza. Officials said the thief used a pickaxe to break through a wall, then opened a safe using hammers, pry ...
Belmont Co. man faces 20 counts of possession of child pornography
A Belmont County man is facing 20 counts of possession of child pornography after officials said a search warrant uncovered evidence at his house. Investigators with the Sexual Predator Initiative Task Force arrested David Crawford on Wednesday. Bethesda police said they confiscated a storage device, computer and other ...
Harrison Co. copper theft cases headed to grand jury
A grand jury will decide if indictments will be filed in connection to a copper theft last week in Harrison County. Two of the suspects were in court Friday afternoon for their pretrial hearing. Amber Clutter and David Heath were arrested in connection to a theft at a business off ...
Bellaire man arrested after accusations he shot at girlfriend during fight
A Bellaire man was arrested after police said he fired gunshots at his girlfriend inside his home. Arthur H. Dunn, 50, of Highland Avenue, is charged with felonious assault, using weapons while intoxicated and domestic violence. According to a news release from officials, police responded to a call reporting shots ...
Officials: Shots fired into Steubenville home
Officials are investigating an alleged case of gunshots fired into a house in Steubenville. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. on Spring Avenue. There were no reported injuries. As of 5:10 p.m., police had not said whether anyone had been arrested. Stay with NEWS9 and WTOV9.com for continuing coverage ...
Steubenville police seek man who escaped while officers were issuing citations
Steubenville police are looking for a man who escaped from officers as they were issuing citations. Police are seeking Raymond Jeter, who they said escaped from officers who were issuing citations to a group of men on Tuesday night. Police said they initially intended to charge members of a group ...
Jefferson Co. Drug Task Force arrests 3 people in Weirton
Police arrested three people in Weirton on Wednesday in connection with investigations by the Jefferson County Drug Task Force. Grace Smearman, 29, was arrested on a parole violation, 23-year old Catherine Castellino was arrested on a bench warrant, and 20-year old Richard Castellino was charged with possession of heroin. It ...
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