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Recent Grand Jury Indictments Highlight Local Crime Concerns

April Jefferson County Grand Jury Indictments Released The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent report by The Panhandle News Network, Prosecuting Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced that 28 individuals were indicted by the Grand Jury in Charles Town on April 16 and 17,

Charles Town Grand Jury Indicts 28 in April Crime Sweep

April Jefferson County Grand Jury Indictments Released The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 16 and 17, 2025, a significant number of indictments were handed down by the Grand Jury in Charles Town, with 28 individuals facing serious charges ranging from burglary and assault

Sinaloa Cartel Connection: Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Charles Town

Mexican National Admits to Role in Drug Trafficking Operation The Panhandle News Network | Thursday, April 10, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A Mexican national, Jose Alberto Camarena Rocha, has pleaded guilty to participating in a significant drug trafficking operation that affected the Eastern Panhandle, including communities like Charles Town and Ranson.

Major Sentencing in Drug Trafficking Case Affects Local Communities

Seven more people have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that spanned from Baltimore to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Seven defendants have been sentenced for involvement in a major drug trafficking organization linking

Kearneysville Teen Sentenced for Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy

Jefferson County Man Could Face Up to 89 Years in Prison After Shooting at Sheriff’s Deputy and Other Charges The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A 19-year-old from Kearneysville was sentenced to up to 89 years in prison following a jury's verdict

Shepherd University Gains Momentum with State Funding for Campus Development

Shepherd University President Gives Update on Major Projects, Federal Funding Picture The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent update from Shepherd University President Dr. Mary Hendrix, she discussed the potential impacts of federal funding changes and highlighted a significant $30 million investment from

Pothole Repairs Scheduled for Charles Town and Surroundings

Patching in The Panhandle Today April 01 The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As warm weather prevails, the West Virginia Division of Highways is mobilizing crews to address potholes across the Mountain State, with significant work planned for local routes such as Mountain Lake Road,