Crime

Wheeling Attorney Convicted on 29 Counts of Fraud, Money Laundering

River News Network Staff - November 14, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — A federal jury on Thursday found Wheeling attorney Paul J. Harris, 62, guilty on 29 counts involving the misuse of client...

East Liverpool Man Facing Rape Charges Could Enter Plea Deal

River News Network Staff - November 14, 2025

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio - An East Liverpool man facing multiple rape charges may now be preparing to enter a plea agreement. Brett Thompson, 20, had...

Former Hancock County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge

River News Network Staff - November 11, 2025

Hancock County, WV — A former Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy has pleaded guilty to a felony charge involving child pornography. Patrick J. Hoder entered the...

Tyler County Sheriff’s Office Appoints Sergeant to Lead Sex Crimes Investigations

River News Network Staff - November 11, 2025

Tyler County, WV — The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office has created a new position dedicated to investigating sex crimes and has appointed Sergeant Tammy...

One Arrested in Shots Fired Incident Near Dog Park in Wheeling

River News Network Staff - November 10, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Police arrested a man Sunday after a report of shots fired in East Wheeling. Officers were called to the city’s dog park...

Two More Arrested in 2021 East Liverpool Murder Case

River News Network Staff - November 7, 2025

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — Two East Liverpool men are now in custody in connection with the July 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Brycen Douglas...

Bellaire Police Searching for Two Missing Teens

River News Network Staff - November 7, 2025

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Bellaire police are searching for two missing juveniles — 17-year-old Mahkenzie Kay Poggi and 14-year-old Michael Chaz. According to a release from...

Marshall County Assessor Resigns, Pleads Guilty to $117K Embezzlement Scheme

River News Network Staff - November 6, 2025

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard resigned from office Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony charges of embezzlement and conspiracy in Marshall...