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Woman arrested after stealing U-Haul truck and failing to return it

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Woman arrested after stealing U-Haul truck and failing to return it

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A woman was arrested and charged after stealing a U-Haul truck and failing to return it. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, Patrolman D.P. Logan responded Thursday to U-Haul at 1402 Blizzard Drive in reference to a reported vehicle theft. The complainant, Kendrick Flinn, told officers that a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 single cab pickup—rented under contract #77035809—had not been returned and all att…Read Article

Woman Arrested After Loud, Alcohol-Fueled By Twisted Tea Outburst

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Parkersburg woman is facing multiple charges after a loud and disruptive outburst in her neighborhood on Sunday, May 25, 2025, prompted a police response. Patrolman D.M. Worstell of the Parkersburg Police Department was dispatched to 904 Virginia Avenue following reports of a disorderly subject. Before even arriving on scene, Worstell could hear yelling and screaming coming from nearby Williams Street. The suspect…Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

After Ernst's town hall, Democrat Nathan Sage meets with frustrated voters in Parkersburg

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Just down the street from where Sen. Joni Ernst wrapped up her town hall Friday morning, a different political conversation was starting.Democratic U.S. SenateParkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Barbara J. Hilton, 79

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Barbara Jean Riley Hilton, 79, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia.Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Fentanyl Bust in Parkersburg: Search Warrant Leads to Arrest, Drug Seizures

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A narcotics investigation in Parkersburg led to a major drug bust on May 20, 2025, after officers with the Parkersburg Police Department and agents from the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 1708 Staunton Avenue. The warrant was issued following evidence that fentanyl was being distributed from the residence, which is listed as the home of Trina Abbott, who was not present during the sear…Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Stabbed Over Love: Man Injured in Surprise Street Ambush

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A heated encounter turned violent late Tuesday night when a man was reportedly stabbed during a confrontation with his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in Parkersburg. At approximately 10:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to 601 29th Street, Apartment A, after receiving a report of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who said he had been stabbed in the thumb during an altercation. The victim …Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Wrong Name, Wrong Game: Scooter Thief Fails at Hide & ‘Sneak’

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man was arrested on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, after allegedly stealing a scooter and trying to mislead police about his identity. While patrolling near Division Street and Camden Avenue, an officer with the Parkersburg Police Department spotted a suspect matching the description of a man who had reportedly stolen a black scooter from Stroehman Street earlier that day. The suspect, wearing a gray hoodie, was stopped n…Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Bill signed encouraging police officers to be more visible in schools

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PARKERSBURG— The idea of making police officers more visible in schools across the state was the focus of a visit by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to Parkersburg on Tuesday.Parkersburg, West Virginia · Parkersburg Read Article

Bob Lawrence Departs 7 Mountains Media Parkersburg Post

A year after taking the reins in Parkersburg, WV and Marietta, OH, 7 Mountains Media Market Manager Bob Lawrence is stepping away. Lawrence announced he will be leaving the six-station cluster this Friday, May 16, to pursue a new opportunity in another market.GM · Parkersburg See the Story