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Feds Partner With Local Agencies To Reduce Domestic Violence
Two regions of West Virginia have been given a special designation intended to reduce domestic violence involving firearms. Of the 19 West Virginia homicides linked to domestic violence in 2020, 14 of t...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnti-Hate Forum Slated For Tuesday In Huntington
Hate crimes remain a problem in our communities, but a forum in Huntington next week will help attendees understand how to identify it.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Funds Support Criminal Justice, Recovery Efforts
During his regular briefing Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Jim Justice announced close to $4 million from two federal funds for criminal justice and substance use programs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. DOJ Awards More Than $6 Million To Law Enforcement Across The State
The grants and programs are meant to support law enforcement, bolster forensic science research, as well as prevent and respond to crimes against children.
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Prison Substance Use Treatment, Juvenile Justice System Receive Federal Money
More than three quarters of a million dollars is coming to substance use treatment and juvenile justice system programs under the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKentucky College Student From W.Va. Charged For Role In Capitol Insurrection
Court records show Gracyn Courtright — who is from Hurricane, West Virginia but attends the University of Kentucky in Lexington — was charged over the weekend with four misdemeanors in connection with the riots on the capitol grounds. The 23-year-old has been charged with entering a restricted building, disruptive conduct in a restricted building, disorderly conduct and theft of government property under $1,000.
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