Robert Patrick Dibell, 101 Boston Street, 705 N. 7th Ave., Paden City, WV appeared in court on Thursday, September 23, 2026 for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged in a three county felony indictment handed down by the Grand Jury with Robbery in the first degree, Prohibited person in possession of a firearm and use or presentation of a firearm while engaged in the commission of a felony. Representing Dibell is Attorney Roger Curry. The state is represented by Wetzel County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Haught. On Wednesday, Prosecutor Haught requested a trial date. Judge Cramer set the case for a three day trial beginning on January 7, 2027.

Joseph Hayden Haught, 20, of 161 Monet Run Road, Reader, WV charged in a seven-count indictment handed down by the grand jury, with soliciting a minor via computer. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, for a scheduled hearing. He was represented by Attorney Mr. Roger Curry. The state was represented by Prosecutor Tim Haught. On Thursday, it was announced they are in talks to settle the case. Judge Cramer set a return to court date for October 23, at 9 am.

James Dalton Steward, of 7745 North Fork Road, Pine Grove, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026, alongside his attorney Braden Noon for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged in an eight count felony indictment by the May, 2026, Grand Jury with two counts of Child neglect resulting in serious bodily injury, and six counts of Gross child neglect creating risk of death or serious bodily injury. The charges stem from failing to prevent a child from ingesting gummy candies containing THC resulting in serious bodily injury, including unconsciousness and vomiting. Grossly neglect due to use and presence of Marijuana and THC products, plus unsanitary and hazardous conditions of the dwelling. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about September 9, 2025, in Wetzel County, WV. On Thursday Judge Cramer set a trial date in the case for October 13, 2026 at 8:30 am. Assistant Prosecutor Justin Craft represented the state.

James Christopher Lipscomb, of 365 Virginia Street, New Martinsville, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney John J Jurco for a scheduled motions hearing. Libscomp was charged in 2025 by the Grand Jury with sex crimes against children. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred between July 1, 2024 and May 27, 2025 in Wetzel County, WV. Friday’s hearing was to discuss the status of the motions.

James Robert Burger, III, 36, of 325 MainStreet, New Martinsville, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney Braden Noon for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged in a two count felony indictment by the Grand Jury, with both counts alleging Gross Child Neglect Creating Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred on or about March 25, 2025, in Wetzel County, WV. He is currently out on bond. The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Justin Craft. On Thursday, Judge Cramer ordered him to return to court on October 2, 2026 for status hearing and trial date..

Christopher Bradley Thomas, of 1489 Big Run Road, Alma, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney Michael Baum for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged in a one count felony indictment by the May, 2026, Wetzel County Grand Jury with the felony offense of Gross child neglect creating risk of death or serious bodily injury. The alleged crime is said to have occurred on or about March 20, 2026, in Wetzel County, WV. On Thursday his bond was revoked and a hearing was set for October 2, at 9 am to revisit reinstatement of bond.

David Lee Butler, 46, of 101 Rose Street, Clarksburg, WV appeared in court on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 alongside his attorney J. Rosnick for a scheduled hearing to revoke probation. He is charged with testing positive of a controlled substance in violation of probation and having contact with a co-defendant in violation. He was originally charged by the Grand Jury in a two count felony indictment with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance methamphetamine. Those crimes are said to have occurred on or about April 15, 2025 in Wetzel County, WV. On Wednesday he was sentenced to a 120 sanction for the violation.

Heather Necole Hayes, 32, of 810 Highland Ave. New Martinsville, WV, failed to appear in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She is charged in a three count indictment by the Grand Jury with the felony offenses of Delivery of a controlled narcotic substance Fentanyl, Heroin, and Xylazine. A capias warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Jeremiah Eugene Metz of Pine Grove, W.Va., was arraigned on and pleaded not guilty to a three-count felony indictment of delivery of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. The crimes allegedly occurred on or about July 10, 2024, July 23, 2024, and Aug. 6, 2024 in Wetzel County. Wilson set a plea hearing for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Metz is currently at the Clean & Clear drug rehabilitation center. Haught is prosecuting the case. Curry is his attorney.

Cane Andrew Hartwick, 32, of 328 Foundry Street, New Martinsville, WV., appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney Michael Baum for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a 14-count felony indictment all alleged to have occurred between May 1, 2023, and September 10, 2023, in Wetzel County, involving sexual offenses and human trafficking of a minor child. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught. Hartwick was ordered to return to court on November 12, at 1 pm for further proceedings.

Tabitha Lynn Willey, of 32 Spruce Lane, Reader, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026, alongside her attorney Kevin Neiswonger for a scheduled status hearing. She is charged by the Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment with welfare fraud. The alleged crime is said to have occurred from April 2023, through March 2024, in Wetzel County, WV. She is free on bond which was allowed to continue. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught. She will return to court on October 23, at 9 am.

Timothy Lee Adams, of the Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney Braden Noon for a scheduled status hearing. He was charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a 54 count felony indictment with sexual crimes against his daughter. He is also charged In a separate two count indictment with the felony count of Involuntary Manslaughter and the felony count of Prohibited person in possession of a firearm. On Thursday the state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught. The case has been set for trial on December 14-16.

Anthony Bryan Martin, 727 2nd Street, New Martinsville, WV, appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, 2026 alongside his attorney Andy Mendelson for a scheduled status hearing. He is charged in a two count felony indictment by the May 2026, Wetzel County Grand Jury with Possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance marijuana with intent to deliver. Both crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about December 5, 2025, in Wetzel County, WV. It was announced a plea agreement had been reached. He will return to court on October 2, at 10 am for a plea hearing. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Ryan Anderson, of 126 Miller Street, Paden City was charged in a one count indictment with the felony offense of Child Abuse Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about November 26, 2025 in Wetzel County, resulting in a right distil radius wrist buckle fracture to the child. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. His bond was set at $5,000 cash. He was represented by attorney David White. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Courtney Baker, 35, of 3472 Barker Run Road, Pine Grove, WV, was charged in a one count indictment with the felony offense of Retaliation against a Public Employee for Performance of an Official Duty. The alleged offense is said to have occurred on or about April 19, 2026 in Wetzel County. She is charged with threatening to retaliate against a child protective service worker in the performance of her official duty. On Thursday, September 24, she appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. She is on bond which was allowed to continue, she was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am.

Leane Barnhart, 37, listed as homeless, is charged in a two count felony indictment with the felony offenses of Delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance methamphetamine. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about August 4, 2025, in Wetzel County. The crime is said to have occurred within 1,000 feet of Magnolia high school. She was scheduled in court on Thursday, September 24, but did not appear. A capias warrant was issued for her arrest.

Michael Anthony Briggs, 817 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in a one count indictment with the felony offense of delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about October 14, 2025, in Wetzel County and within 1,000 feet of Magnolia high school. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, for formal arraignment and pleaded to his charges. Bond was set at $10,000. He was ordered to return to court October 2, at 10 am. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Tony Lee Britton, II, of 309 Plum Street, Proctor, WV, is charged in a three count felony indictment with the felony offenses of Counts 1, 2, and 3, Retaliation against a public employee for performance of an official duty. Each count alleges is against a different public employee. The crimes are said to have occurred in Wetzel County on or about March 27, 2026. Count one is against an employee of the department of human services, count two is against the assistant prosecutor of Monongalia County, count three is against the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Monongalia County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 2, at 9 am. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

James Michael Cabral, 24, of 741 4th Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in an eight count felony indictment with one count of possession of child pornography, and seven felony counts of use of minors in filming sexually explicit conduct. The crimes are alleged to have occurred between January 1, 2024 and December 19, 2025 in Wetzel County. Count one alleges Cabral had more than 300 images of material portraying a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The other seven counts allege one count of enticing a minor to engage in a manner to do explicit conduct, and six counts of knowingly using a computer to solicit, entice, seduce, or lure a minor to engage in an illegal act. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney John Roskick and the state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Tierra Lynn Dickson, of 2889 Phaeton Lane, Maineville, Ohio, is charged in a two count felony indictment with one count of possession of a controlled narcotic substance cocaine with intent to deliver, and one count conspiracy to deliver a controlled narcotic substance cocaine. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about March 12, 2026, in Wetzel County. She was not present for the hearing on September 24, and a capias warrant was issued for her arrest. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Randy Lee Dillie, Sr., 68, of 2165 South Bridge Road, Washington, Pa, is charged in a one count felony indictment with the crime of Possession of a controlled substance marijuana with intent to deliver. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about April 30, 2026, in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He is on bond which was allowed to continue. He was ordered to return to court on Oct. 23, at 9 am. He was represented by attorney Andy Mendelson. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Kevin Gregory Dimpfl, 49, of 359 Locust Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in a 10 count felony indictment of sex crimes against children. In count one he is charged with sexual abuse in the first degree, count two charges sexual abuse by a parent, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child, count three charges sexual abuse in the first degree, count four charges sexual abuse by a parent, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child, count five charges sexual assault in the second degree, count six charges sexual abuse by a parent, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child, count seven charges sexual assault in the second degree, count eight charges sexual abuse by a parent, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child, counts n ine and 10 are charging incest. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about February 1, 2020 to December 5, 2023, in Wetzel County. He did not appear in court on Thursday, September 24, and a capias warrant was issued for his arrest. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Michael Joseph Estep, 26, of 84 Mounds Street, New Martinsville, is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of failure to update sex offender registry information. Count one is alleged to have occurred on or about July 3, 2025, and count two is alleged to have occurred on or about May 3, 2025 in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am for a status hearing. He was represented by Attorney Brandon Noon. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Danny Jo Frazier, of 115 West Main Street, or 100 North Second Ave, Paden City, is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of Burglary, and Grand Larceny. He is accused of breaking and entering a home at 305 East Main Street in Paden City and stealing various tools and equipment. The crimes are alleged to have occurred between April 6 and April 15, 2025, in Wetzel County. He did not appear in court on Thursday, September 24, and a capias warrant was issued for his arrest. He was represented by Attorney Andy Mendelson. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

William J. Glessner, 60, of 332 East Main Street, Apt. 3, Barnesville, Ohio, is charged in a one count felony indictment with the crime of Grand Larceny. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about October 5, 2025, in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Tina Marie Helmick,63, of 817 3rd Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in a one count felony indictment with the crime of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance methamphetamine. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about December 26, 2025, in Wetzel County. She appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. She was ordered to return to court on October 23 at 9 am. She was represented by Attorney Andy Mendelson. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

William E. Higginbotham, Jr., 49, of 20455 Shortline Hwy, Jacksonburg, WV, is charged in a three count indictment with the felony offense of prohibited person in possession of a firearm and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery. The crimes are alleged to have occurred in Wetzel County on or about November 15, 2025. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Kerry Craig Hooper, Jr., 39, of 117 North 2nd Ave, Paden City, WV, is charged in an eight count felony indictment with the crimes of seven counts of Wanton endangerment involving a firearm, and one felony count of second degree arson. The wanton endangerment charges allege he aimed a firearm from inside his residence at Wetzel County Sheriff Deputies Dennis Trey Streets, Christopher M. Cook, Donald Bordenkircher, and Wetzel County firefighters Rex Allen Irvin, Kyon Barrick, Chuck Morris, and Michael Smith. Count eight alleges he feloniously set fire to a box trailer located at his residence. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred on or about October 5, 2025, in Paden City, Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am for a status hearing. He was represented by Attorney Andy Mendelson. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Joshua David Keene, 46, 781 Third Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in a 10 count indictment with the Count one felony offense of creating a visual portrayal of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct of more than 300 images. The count two is a felony offense of possessing and electronically accessing material portraying a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct more than 300 images. The two felony offenses are alleged to have occurred between July 30, 2021 and June 6, 2024. Counts three through 10 are misdemeanor charges of criminal invasion of privacy. The crimes are alleged to have occurred between June 6, 2024 and January 6, 2026. All charges are said to have occurred in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, for a pre-trial hearing. He was represented by Attorney Bradon Noon. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

James Wayne Lowe, 63, of 273 Long Street, New Martinsville, WV, is charged in a seven count felony indictment with the crimes of failure to update sex offender registry information. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about September 23, 2025, in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Brandon William Miller, of 336 N Florence Road, Clarksburg, WV, is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of delivery of a controlled substance methamphetamine with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance methamphetamine. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about March 28, 2026 in Wetzel County. He did not appear in court and a capias warrant was issued for his arrest. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Tracy Lynn Quinn, 50, of 38 Deadfall Road, Smithfield, WV., is charged in a two count felony indictment with the felony offense of possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance methamphetamine. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about March 28, 2026, in Wetzel County.

She is also charged in a one count indictment with the felony offense of possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with intent to deliver. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about April 23, 2026, in Wetzel County. She appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. She was on bond which was suspended. She was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. She is represented by Attorney William Klatt. The State is represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Christina Lynn Shreve, 57, of 153 Railroad Street, Smithfield, WV., is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of embezzlement. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about July 31, 2024, in Wetzel County. She is accused of fraudulently converting to her own use funds from her place of employment with the Town of Smithfield. She appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. She is on bond which was allowed to continue. She was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. She was represented by Attorney Kevin Neiswonger \. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Phillip Charis Voight, 32, of 9311 Paugh Ridge Road, Proctor, WV., is charged in a one count indictment with the felony offense of Driving in an impaired state causing serious bodily injury. The crime is said to occur in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney W. Merriman, Jr. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Jamie Glenn Wichterman, 43, of 2734 Piney Fork Road, Pine Grove, WV., is charged in a one count felony indictment with the crime of driving while license revoked for DUI-third or subsequent offense. The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about February 17, 2026, in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charge. He is on bond which was allowed to continue. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Braden Noon. The state was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Jason Alan Williams, of 1298 Wise Acres, New Martinsville, WV., is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled narcotic substance suboxone with intent to deliver. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about April 6, 2026, in Wetzel County. He did not appear on Thursday for his hearing. A capias warrant was issued for his arrest. He was represented by Attorney Roger Curry. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

Robert Dale Wilson, II, 51, listed as homeless, is charged in a two count felony indictment with the crimes of possession of a controlled narcotic substance cocaine with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver a controlled narcotic substance cocaine. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about March 12, 2026, in Wetzel County. He appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on October 23, at 9 am. He was represented by Attorney Howard Klatt. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.

William Leroy Yoho, 73, of 615 Kapple Street, New Martinsville, WV., is charged in a three count felony indictment with the crimes of Abduction, Sexual assault in the first degree, and sexual abuse in the first degree. The crimes are alleged to have occurred on or about November 3, 2025, in Wetzel County. Appeared in court on Thursday, September 24, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was on bond which was allowed to continue. He was represented by Attorney Braden Noon. The State was represented by Prosecutor Timothy Haught.