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Brown Arrested Following Fantastical Tale of Intruders through a Trap Door

Based on information from a complaint filed by Nigel E. Jeffries, Prosecuting Attorney, on or about January 26, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., 58 year old, Stephan Paul Brown, contacted Calhoun County 911 . Brown reported to Calhoun County 911 that prowlers at his residence broke into his window. Additionally,  he stated that people on his property were wishing him harm. At this time, Cpl. Brian E. Young prompted State Police dispatch to take over the call, at which time they contacted the accused to gather additional information. He informed both Calhoun County and State Police dispatchers that he had a firearm in his possession with which to protect himself. Additionally, the accused appeared to be disoriented or confused, and it was suspected that he was possibly intoxicated or over-medicated. Cpl. Brian E. Young and Trooper Joshua Richards (collectively, “Officers”) of the West Virginia State Police traveled to the accused’s residence at 4005 Pink Road, Amoldsburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The Officers contacted the accused at approximately 1 a.m. on January 27, 2023. At that time, Brown took the Officers around the property, pointing out Read More…

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Harris sentenced to 18 months for Twice Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order

Kenneth Harris was incarcerated in the West Virginia Central Regional Jail on January 17th, 2023 following a sentence for two counts of violating a domestic violence protective order. Upon this conviction he was sentenced to one (1) year and six (6) months in the regional jail.

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Full Day of Circuit Court Cases & Swearing in of Newly Elected Officials for Judge Anita Ashley

Calhoun Circuit Court opened on December 13, 2022 with the swearing in of County Clerk, Jean Simers and Circuit Clerk Sheila Garretson by Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Also sworn in (see story) was Commissioner Craig Arthur later in the morning. Several cases were continued due to a trial scheduled for Danny Burrows that was expected Read More…

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Case Results from August 17 Calhoun Circuit Court

Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries released the following information regarding this week’s Circuit Court Cases being heard by Judge Anita Harold Ashley. George Parsons – Case was set for trial on December 13th. Amanda Conley – Case was continued until September 7th. Bobby Blosser – case was continued until August 26th.  Magistrate Court Aug. 18th- William Greathouse waived his Read More…

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Brownridge Guilty Plea in Attempt to Commit a Felony at J&B Drug Store Pharmacy

Judge Anita Harold Ashley had an extremely busy day in Calhoun County Circuit Court hearing 10 Juvenile cases in addition to the 4 Criminal Cases and 1 Civil Case on Thursday’s docket. Amy Lou Yoak appeared with Attorney Daniel F. Minardi to enter a not guilty plea on the charges of Grand Larceny and Burglery. Read More…

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Judge Ashley Continues Cases and Probation

Judge Anita Harold Ashley presided over Calhoun County Circuit Court on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Thomas Leon Clover appeared in person having made the $30,000 bond set previously for the charge of 22-F-5, “Neglect of an Incapacitated Person Causing Bodily Injury.” His attorney, Daniel Minardi moved to continue the case to the next term of Read More…