Ammonia Leak in Carbon Caused by Thieves

The Charleston Gazette reported that the ammonia leak that occurred in the Carbon, West Virginia area is believed to have been caused by thieves.  The article is here.  The report statesthat the police believe that the thieves were stealing the ammonia to try to make methamphetamine.  The article cites a similar theft in the area in [...]

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Accusations of Racially Charged Beating in Montgomery, West Virginia

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that one Montgomery, West Virginia police officer was fired and another was placed on administrative leave Saturday after the alleged beating of a black man on Friday.  The story is here.  The story reports that two Montgomery officers allegedly hit a black victim over the head repeatedly with a blackjack, [...]

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