Eight Deaths Prompt Charleston Interstate Speed Change
Vehicles going over elevated barriers near the I-64, I-77 split have caused eight deaths since May, and the speed limit there is now 50 mph.
Charleston Crime News
Coverage of crime in Charleston focuses on criminal activity, law enforcement actions and the justice system. Reporting tracks investigations, safety initiatives and official policy changes throughout the area.
Accidents
Two Vehicles Crash Near Charleston Railroad Crossing
A vehicle collision on Kanawha Boulevard East resulted in minor injuries and temporary railroad delays.
Law Enforcement
Charleston Reduces Interstate Speed Limits for Safety
Officials lower speed limits on Interstates 64 and 77 following a series of fatal accidents in the area.
Violence
Judge Sentences Ohio Man in Fatal Charleston Shooting
Dominick Curtis Gray received a multi-year prison term for the 2023 death of a Charleston woman.
Criminal Justice
Live Poll
Should courts prioritize placing pre-trial defendants in recovery facilities over maintaining detention?
Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Charleston Arson Suspect
A Kanawha County judge ruled that Dakota Harper will remain held on a $20,000 cash-only bond pending further proceedings.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you support harsher federal sentences for repeat fentanyl dealers?
Man Gets 12 Years for Charleston Fentanyl Sales
Willie Davis McCall III was sentenced in federal court after selling fentanyl to a confidential informant and having nearly 500 grams distributed over several months.
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