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November/December Magistrate Reports

FELONY REPORTS Brian E. Young WVSP vs. Darrin Vaughn, 22M07F00033, Burning of a dwelling or outbuilding, first degree arson, Preliminary hearing waived by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on November 15, 2022. Sheriff Warren Basnett vs. Samantha Brooke Starcher, 22M07F00045 Transportation of prohibited items onto ground of jail or correctional facility, Preliminary hearing waived by Magistrate Richard Read More…

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Hudson Sentenced on 3 Counts of Sexual Abuse by Parent, Guardian or Custodian

Kim Hudson appeared for sentencing in the Calhoun County Circuit Court before Judge Anita Ashley on Thursday, November 10th, 2023. Attorney Daniel Minardi represented Hudson requesting for consideration of Kim Hudson his life without prior convictions, work ethics and his understanding of the harm he caused as a reason to have his Calhoun charges to Read More…

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Life in Prison on the Installment Plan

Eric Ray Jones with his Attorney, Betty Gregory appeared before Judge Anita Ashley for sentencing. Attorney Gregory argued on Jones’ behalf that he will be eligible for parole in March and that this conviction and sentencing should run concurrent allowing him to enter rehabilitation for substance abuse. Jones is currently charged in Calhoun for Possession Read More…

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George Michael Parsons arrested for Felony Domestic Assault & Battery 3rd

On November 3rd, 2022 Cpl. Jeff Hunt of the West Virginia State Police was contacted by Calhoun 911 of a domestic situation on Pink Road, where a woman had been struck by her boyfriend. Three Officers arrived on scene, Cpl. Jeff Hunt, TFC S.A. McDonald and TFC E.C. Greathouse. Upon their arrival the victim showed Read More…

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Calhoun Magistrate Report for October

OCTOBER 2022 FELONY CASES STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, TPR. JD RICHARDS VS. ROBERT SCOTT PATTERSON charged with Entry of building other than dwelling, entry of railroad, traction, motorcar or steamboat. Appearance before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on October 20, 2022 for a preliminary hearing, probable cause found. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, SGT. C.J. WEEKLEY VS. DENNIS Read More…

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Wood County Arrest Triggers Hold for Calhoun

George Nicholas Parsons was arrested on a misdemeanor out of Wood County which likely triggered a parole hold for a prior conviction out of Wood County as well. The regional Jail website also shows a hold for Calhoun County, although he has yet to be arrested by Calhoun authorities. According to Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, Read More…

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Love, Lies and Drugs lead to 19 Probation Violations and Loss of Freedom

Trudy Dowler, who was convicted of Conspiracy and Robbery 1st Degree in 2017, has been incarcerated in the Central Regional Jail in Flatwoods for multiple violations of her probation. On September 17, 2017 Dowler was placed on 5 years probation. On December 18, 2018, the defendant was found to have violated her probation and was Read More…

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Tallhammer Charged with 3rd Offense DUI

A Criminal complaint filed by Trooper Brian Young on October 20th, 2022 stated that on that same date he had observed a black Ford Mustang driving south on WV 16 near Orma, WV without an inspection sticker and an expired registration. Following a traffic stop the driver of the vehicle, Timothy Tallhammer, was asked to Read More…

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Felony Arrest Following Intense call to the Mini Mart at Minnora

According to a criminal complaint filed by Trp. J.D. Richards, multiple officers responded to a call that came into Calhoun Control through 911 on June 10th, 2022. A woman had driven to Calhoun Mini Mart at Minnora and informed the cashier that her husband was trying to kill her. Trooper Richards, Deputy C.J. Myers and Read More…

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Calhoun Magistrate Case Disposition Report for August

Felony Cases: Defendant Case # Offense Magistrate Date Disposition Sherry Bunner 22-M07F-00034 Creating a fraudulent demand draft or uttering or attempting to employ, as true such Richard Postalwait 8/24/22 Dismissed William Greathouse 22-M07F-00036 Sexual Abuse in the First Degree Richard Postalwait 8/18/22 Preliminary hearing waived William Greathouse 22-M07F-00036 Sexual Abuse by a person in a Read More…