Month of February 2022 Felony Arrests (charges or indictments) 0 Persons Arrested on Felony charges 0 Misdemeanor arrest (charges or indictments) 2 Persons arrested on misdemeanor charges 2 Misdemeanor citations issues 0 Hazardous moving violations tickets issued 0 Other traffic violations tickets...
Month of January 2022 Felony Arrests (charges or indictments) 0 Persons Arrested on Felony charges 0 Misdemeanor arrest (charges or indictments) 4 Persons arrested on misdemeanor charges 4 Misdemeanor citations issues 1 Hazardous moving violations tickets issued 0 Other traffic violations tickets issued ...
The following criminal complaints have been filed in the Tucker County Magistrate Office: Michael Corey Adams, Parsons, was charged with one count Breaking and Entering. The complaint states that on Saturday, July, 17, 2021 at approximately 10:05 a.m. Sgt. C.A. Teter of the Tucker County Sheriff’s office responded to the...
This section of the Newspaper is brought to you by Sheriff “Jake” Kopec as to raise awareness of the West Virginia State Law and to educate the public in laws that are set forth by legislation. This month I would like to talk about trespassing in a structure or conveyance....
Month of December 2021 Felony Arrests (charges or indictments) 0 Persons Arrested on Felony charges 0 Misdemeanor arrest (charges or indictments) 3 Persons arrested on misdemeanor charges 2 Misdemeanor citations issues 0 Hazardous moving violations tickets issued 0 Other traffic violations tickets issued ...
On October 3, 2021, 911 communications was advised of a missing person. 911 was advised O. J. Hovatter left his residence to go to the Fernow Forest and he did not return. The proper Authorities were advised of the situation and a search was conducted. The U.S. Forest Service is...
Felony Arrests (charges or indictments) 288 Persons Arrested on Felony charges 3 Misdemeanor arrest (charges or indictments) 6 Persons arrested on misdemeanor charges 5 Misdemeanor citations issues 3 Hazardous moving violations tickets issued 19 Other traffic violations tickets issued 8 Hazardous moving violations warning issued 5 Other traffic violations warning...
Submited by Sheriff J.E. Kopec This section of the The Parsons Advocate is brought to you by Sheriff “Jake” Kopec as to raise awareness of the West Virginia State Law and to educate the public in laws that are set forth by legislation. This month I would like to discuss...
Sgt. C.D. Siler of the Parsons Detachment of the West Virginia State Police has issued a Scam Alert. It is that time of year again when scammers are at their peak. The most used scam is someone calling claiming to be a grandchild that has had an accident and needs...
FROM THE OFFICE OF PARSONS POLICE CHIEF W.D. Rowe THIS IS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, DON’T LET YOUR DOG OR CAT STAY OUT IN THE FREEZING COLD WITHOUT PROPER SHELTER AND WATER SUPPLY. With the drop in temperature we have been experiencing, please be mindful of your pets. If they are...
The Parsons Police Department had gotten complaints about dogs that were located at 211 Poplar Street in Parsons that were not being cared for properly. These dogs were observed several days and on Nov. 1, , the Parsons Police Department along with Animal Control Officer, Ricky Rosier, responded to that location and...
According to a press release from the Tucker County Sheriff's Department, on Wednesday, July 12 at approximately 7:55 p.m. members of the Tucker County Sheriff's office, West Virginia State Police, Company 10, Company 20 along with EMS personnel were dispatched to Sugarlands Road for a commercial vehicle accident. The driver...
Parsons City Chief of Police, W.R. Rowe, reports that a telephone scam is hitting the area. According to Rowe, late night calls are coming in to individuals who are impersonating a 911 operator. The caller states that a hang-up call has come into the 911 center from this home phone....
According to a press release from the Tucker County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, May 10 at approximately 5 p.m., Parsons Police Chief, W.R. Rowe, was notified by Tucker County 911 of a reckless driver traveling toward Parsons on US219. Rowe located and observed the described vehicle, driven by Steven Swiger,...
According to a press release from the City of Parsons Police Department on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, the Parsons Police Department received a complaint of dogs being neglected and abused. The Parsons Police Department, along with the Tucker County Animal Shelter-Kathy Parsons and Animal Control Officer Ricky Rosier responded to...
According to a press release from Parsons City Chief of Police, W.R. Rowe, a possible scam is coming through the internet about enhanced security for your “My Social Security Account.” The report states that after June 10 you can use an alternate way to sign into your account by using...
According to a press release from the Parsons Detachment of the West Virginia State Police, they have recently received several reports of vacation homes burglarized in the Canaan Valley, Red Creek and Dry Fork area. These homes were all empty at the time of the crime. If you own a...
According to a press release from the City of Parsons Police Department on Saturday, March 11, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Sgt. D.E. Gidley responded to an accident where a vehicle driven by Tony W. Assali of 254 Overlook Dr. was traveling on Billings Ave. when he failed to maintain control...
Police News According to a press release from Parsons City Police Chief, W.R. Rowe, on Thursday, March 2, two people from Parsons were arrested for possession of an animal after being ordered by the Tucker County Courts not to have any animals. Josh Mitchell of 163 Overlook Drive, was arrested for possessing...
On Nov 10, at approximately 8 a.m. a three vehicle accident occurred on First St. Heather Paul, of Parsons, was traveling south on First St and had stopped for traffic in her 2004 Chrysler van. Barbara McClain, of Hambleton, was driving a vehicle belonging to Whitney Matlick, of Parsons, a...
