WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORT
June 26, 2017
Sheriff Rick Thompson announced the arrest of Corey Harless, age 39 of Wayne following a BOLO (be on the look out) with a description of Harless and the vehicle he was believed to be traveling in.
Harless is accused of breaking into vehicles (one of which occurred on Lynn Creek Road at Lavalette in Wayne County and Green Valley of Rt. 10 in Cabell County) and stealing items over at least a month’s period. It is believed that the break-ins occurred over an area that spanned throughout Wayne and Cabell Counties in WV and possibly as far away as Lawrence County in Ohio and Boyd County in Kentucky.
On Friday the BOLO was sent to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and the local detachment of the WVSP. Deputies and State Troopers had looked for said vehicle for several days and on Friday morning, June 23 a Wayne County Deputy spotted the vehicle on Rt. 152 approximately 3 miles north of the town of Wayne. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy recognized the driver as the suspect. The deputy noticed multiple wallets, cell phones and other items described in criminal complaints filed in association with the case. He notified local 911 and additional deputies as well as WVSP responded. Corey Harless was arrested.
After questioning suspect, a search warrant was issued for his residence in Wayne where additional evidence was found.
Harless was taken the WRJ where he was booked and a bond set at $15,000. Sheriff Thompson says that this is an ongoing investigation and he expects more charges will be filed in this case.
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WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Boggs, Hutchinson arrested in Westmoreland apartment complex
June 26, 2017
Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson announced the execution of two search warrants issued over the weekend for an apartment complex in Westmoreland following drug investigations by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Drug Enforcement Unit.
The search of the first apartment resulted in the arrest of Chase Boggs. Boggs was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) and Conspiracy.
The search of the second apartment resulted in the arrest of Lisa Hutchinson. The Drug Enforcement Unit collected approximately 14 grams of Heroin, 4.5 grams of Cocaine, Marijuana, Percocet, Clonazepam, Soma, Hydrocodone, cash, multiple digital scales, and evidence for cutting, packaging, and distribution of controlled substances.
Hutchinson is charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance x 2- Heroin, Delivery of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine, and Possession with Intent to Deliver x2- Cocaine and Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Deliver-Heroin.
Charges on all counts are felonies.
The US Marshals Cuffed Task Force and Road Patrol Deputies assisted during the search warrants and arrests. Sheriff Thompson, who was present (during both search warrants), says that he expects more arrests from this investigation.
Sheriff Thompson acknowledges the hard work and cooperation of all departments involved and complimented the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Drug Enforcement Unit for their ongoing hard work and dedication to the war on drugs.
If you have questions, please contact the department at 304-272-6381 or Sheriff Thompson at 304-544-1812.
