Charleston Police Report Increase in Gang Activity

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that there has been an increase in gang-related activity in Charleston, West Virginia in the past few years.  The story is here.  Many victims of gang-related crimes have nothing to do with gangs and are simply innocent citizens that were at the wrong place at the wrong time.   Apartment [...]

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Employee Shot at Huntington Sunoco Station

WSAZ reported yesterday that an employee working at a Sunoco service station located at the corner of 9th Avenue and 20th Street in Huntington, West Virginia.  The story is here.  Fortunately, the employee was only grazed by the bullet.  This intersection was reported as an area where violence frequently occurs. If you or a loved [...]

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WV Trooper Accused of Rape Resigns

The Charleston Gazette reported today that a West Virginia State Trooper accused of rape has resigned.  The article is here.  The Gazette reported that the woman involved alleges she was drunk and forced to have sex with the Trooper last month after he followed her to a friend’s house.   If you or a loved [...]

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Crime Rises as Economy Falls?

The Register-Herald ran a story yesterday about the positive correlation between rising crime and a faltering economy.  The story is here.  Perhaps now is a good time to look around your home at security issues.  Here are some tips for keeping safe: Make sure windows and doors are locked Cut bushes away from your home [...]

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Criminal Versus Civil Cases

Many victims of violent crimes do not know that they could have legal remedies outside of the criminal justice system under civil laws.  The point of the criminal justice system is to determine the guilt of a person charged with a crime or the “criminal defendant.”  If the criminal defendant is found guilty, a jail sentence [...]

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