In a complaint filed by Trooper B.L. Hazelwood of the West Virginia State Police, he stated that on December 15th, 2023, he responded to 2924 Crummies Creek Road in reference to a domestic disturbance between 29 year old Nathan Rush and the victims, Shirley C. Rush and Shirley Rush Sr.
Upon arrival Trooper Hazelwood met with Mr. Rush Sr. Who advised him that the accused had been drinking alcohol before becoming belligerent. A verbal altercation ensued at that point before the accused broke a light fixture and a damaged a television in a bedroom inside the home.
In an attempt to prevent Nathan Rush from destroying additional property inside of the home, Mr. Rush Sr. Said that he attempted to restrain Nathan before the two fell to the ground. While on the ground Shirley C. Rush, the uncle of the accused, approached the two, trying to separate them and reason with Nathan. However, while doing so, Mr. Rush advised that Nathan “punched him in the side of his head.” No visible markings were present, but Mr. Rush Sr. Was able to corroborate the statement, advising that he witnessed the accused strike Mr. Rush.
After receiving this information, Trooper Hazelwood observed the property damaged by the accused during the incident before obtaining photographs of the damaged television and light fixture.
Nathan Rush was arrested and transported to the WV Central Regional Jail having been charged with Domestic Battery and Destruction of Property. He has since been released.
