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Daily Archives: October 17, 2025

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Mercer County man arrested on first-degree murder charge

Local NewsBy Fred PersingerOctober 17, 2025

A man has been arrested in Mercer County on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. According to jail records, Raheem Raquon Reed was taken into custody Thursday, October 16, 2025, and booked at Southern Regional Jail around 7:15 p.m. Reed is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and use of a firearm during the commission of a…

Raleigh County contractor charged in $48,000 home improvement fraud case

Local NewsBy Fred PersingerOctober 17, 2025

A Raleigh County contractor is facing multiple felony charges after state police say he took thousands of dollars from several customers for home improvement projects that were never completed. According to a criminal complaint filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court, Glen Thomas Ullman, owner of Fence Daddy and More LLC, has been charged with seven…

Body discovered in Baileysville area; foul play not suspected

Local NewsBy Fred PersingerOctober 17, 2025

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was discovered Wednesday morning in the Baileysville area. Sheriff Brad Ellison confirmed the discovery and said that, at this time, investigators do not suspect foul play. Authorities have not released the person’s identity as they work to notify family members. The investigation remains ongoing under…

Bluefield man arrested after allegedly firing shots at vehicle carrying minors near Mercer Mall

Local NewsBy Fred PersingerOctober 17, 2025

A 25-year-old Bluefield man has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at a vehicle carrying five minors near Mercer Mall on Thursday, October 16, according to Mercer County authorities. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched around 3:38 p.m. to 360 Napa Lane after reports of a shooting near the intersection of…

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