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Two face burglary, drug charges
NEW CUMBERLAND -- Two area residents face charges in relation to an alleged house burglary in Hancock County Tuesday.
According to information released by Sheriff Scott Gittings, Toby Hornbeck, 49, of East Liverpool, and Stacen Young, 34, of Chester, were arrested following an investigation of a reported burglary at 12071 Ohio River Blvd., outside of Chester. They have been charged with daytime burglary, breaking and entering an automobile, and possession of methamphetamine.
According to Gittings, sheriff's deputies and Chester police were called to the residence, and, using one of the county's K-9 units, located items in a wood line area 50 yards from the house, eventually locating the individuals about 300 yards away heading toward the Ohio River. Gittings said the individuals were found in possession of an identification card belonging to a resident of the Ohio River Boulevard house, along with debit cards of other individuals, and four duffle bags full of other items.
They are arraigned and transported to the Northern Regional Jail. They are each being held on a $15,000 bond.
In addition to the sheriff's department and Chester Police, the Chester Volunteer Fire Department and West Virginia Department of Natural Resources assisted with the investigation.
Three Springs Crossing patrolled
WEIRTON -- At the request of the property owners of the Three Springs Crossing business complex, and other local businesses, Weirton Police will be increasing patrols in parking areas throughout the city.
The plan comes after police were made aware of a planned mass gathering for Friday evening at Three Springs Crossing.
"We have been contacted by the property owners who voiced their concerns about the gathering," explained Police Chief Charlie Kush. "The Weirton Police Department would like to remind the public that the parking lot and surrounding businesses are on private property."
Kush noted city ordinances allow anyone without authorization to be on the property to be charged with trespassing.
Kush explained the department has received "numerous complaints of reckless drivers within parking lots of the city," saying such incidents can result in fines or jail.