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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 ...
Officials aim to learn more about underground mine
Water still flows from an underground mine on a property along Rolling Acres Road in Hancock County. The man who owns the land realizes he is lucky to be alive. The owner told NEWS9 he had been living at the address for more than 30 years, and the area was ...
Teens admit in court they threatened Steubenville rape victim
Two teen girls were put on probation for admitting to making threats against the victim of the Steubenville rape case. A judge sentenced the teens to 30 days in a detention center, but that sentence was suspended. However, if the teens violate the terms of their probation, they will be ...
Murder suspect arraigned in Brooke Co. Circuit Court
Just as a Pennsylvania man was arraigned Tuesday in Brooke County Circuit Court on one count of first-degree murder, NEWS9 obtained details from the criminal complaint that explain how a McKinleyville man died with three gunshot wounds in his home in February. The court pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder ...
Commission renders ruling on Steubenville firefighter layoffs
Five firefighters in Steubenville who were laid off in the beginning of April were reinstated Thursday. The Civil Service Commission of the City of Steubenville also ruled Thursday that the firefighters should receive back pay dating back to April 1 because of the layoffs. The commission determined that the city ...
3 suspects caught in West Virginia waive extradition to Ohio
Three shooting suspects caught in West Virginia Monday waived their extradition to Ohio. Kory Smith, Lonnie Smith and Hakeem Herbert each appeared in front of Brooke County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Wilson for separate extradition hearings Tuesday. They were arrested in Weirton on Three Springs Drive and charged as fugitives ...
Prosecutor: Suspect in Brooke Co man's slaying sought mental health treatment before arrest
A man accused of fatally shooting a Brooke County man sought mental health treatment after the shooting and before he was arrested in connection with the slaying, the prosecutor in the case says. Rocco Zuccaro, 28, was arrested last week in his hometown, Burgettstown, Pa., in connection with the February ...
Cell phone app that reports suspicious activity
In the wake of the bombings in Boston, and also other recent emergency situations in various parts of the country, officials want to remind the public that you can submit tips to information centers. Bob Fowler, Brooke County EMA director says,"People need to be observant." In the wake of the ...
Local barber petitions against state tax
A local barber is starting a petition against a state tax that he says puts an unfair burden on small-business owners. Nick Fuscardo is a barber in Weirton, but now he's turning into an activist against the personal property tax levied against businesses. He explained that the tax is levied ...
Officials arrest suspect in Brooke Co. man's shooting death
A Pennsylvania man remains in jail on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a Brooke County man's shooting death. Rocco Zuccaro, 28, was arrested Thursday on a first-degree murder charge in his hometown, Burgettstown, Pa., in connection with the death of 30-year-old Jason Lee Pratz. On Feb. 19, Pratz ...
Officials: Attack, rape in Wintersville was 'random act of violence'
A man remains in jail accused of attacking two Indian Creek teenage students in a wooded area behind the high school. Andre Wade is charged with rape, felonious assault and possession of cocaine. Police said Wade beat the boy and they sexually assaulted the girl Friday night. Officials said the ...
Therapist arraigned on charges of hurting special-needs students
An employee accused of hurting children with special needs at the School of Bright Promise was arraigned Wednesday. Debra Copeland was arraigned in Steubenville Municipal Court. A grand jury previously indicted Copeland on two felony counts of child endangerment and two misdemeanor counts of child endangerment. Copeland pleaded not guilty ...
39 people charged with trafficking drugs in Hancock Co.
More than three dozen people were charged with drug crimes in Hancock County, including trafficking of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs. On Thursday, officials conducted an early morning operation and arrested 22 suspects. By the afternoon, 17 suspects remained at large. "At the break of dawn, this whole county ...
Search continues for gunman who robbed Belmont Co. bank
The search continues for a gunman who robbed a Belmont County bank Wednesday morning. Numerous law enforcement agencies are investigating the robbery at the Citizens Savings Bank on Howard Street in Bridgeport. While detectives review surveillance video, officers continue to scour the area for clues and witnesses to track down ...
Day 2 of teen rape trial wraps up
Day two of the Steubenville teen rape trial started a little after 9 a.m. Thursday with testimony from the manager of an AT&T store and continued until about 8:30 p.m. when the judge released everyone for the day. Much of Thursday's testimony focused on evidence retrieved from cellphones belonging to ...
Jefferson Co. bank robbery suspect in custody
The Jefferson County sheriff has confirmed that a suspect is in custody in connection with a bank robbery early on Monday. Joseph Bednarek, of Smithfield, was apprehended in Beatty Park on Monday afternoon. The robbery happened at U.S. Bank, which is near the intersection of Price Street and State Route ...
We the People-Ohio Valley discuss gun rights
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va.--- Members of We the People-Ohio Valley gathered this evening to talk about gun rights. Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas served as the featured speaker for this round-table discussion on the Second Amendment. He hosted a question and answer session after a brief presentation. Organizers say this kind ...
Jefferson Co. commissioners investigating claims critical of animal shelter
Jefferson County commissioners are investigating claims that dogs are being killed inhumanely at the county's animal shelter. William Bell, who has been dog warden for 12 years, disputed those claims and showed NEWS9 paperwork that records all dogs taken in by the shelter this year. Bell said 13 percent ...
Target 9: Family shares video documenting alleged abuse
The family of Leah Lacko, a girl who survived a brutal beating by her mother's boyfriend in 2005, released video documenting alleged abuse by a physical therapist last year. Lacko's guardian, Sandy Wells, said the family decided to release the video in an effort to stop abuse from happening to ...
Jury finds man guilty in connection with Steubenville drive-by shooting
Jurors in Jefferson County found a man guilty on all counts against him in connection with a drive-by shooting in a Steubenville neighborhood. Antonio Johnson, 23, was found guilty Thursday of attempted murder, felonious assault, improper handling of a firearm and having a weapon under a disability. The charges stemmed ...
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