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Man Gunned Down on Preston Street in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md. — A 33-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being shot on the 1100 block of East Preston Street, police said. Officers responded around 12:55 a.m. to reports of gunfire and found the victim suffering from a gunshot…

Preston winner claims $100K lottery prize

LEDYARD, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player from Preston won $100,000 after purchasing a $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off ticket at Bears Place Package Store in Ledyard. The prize was claimed on March 20, following the successful play of the high-stakes ticket,…

Two Shot on North Preston Street

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A double shooting has been reported in the 16th District, occurring on the highway at 6xx N Preston St. The incident took place at approximately 1:08 AM. A 26-year-old…

Preston Firefighters Answer Call to Fire During Memorial Day Parade

PRESTON, MD – A fire damaged a two-story, single-family residence at 232 Main Street on Monday evening. The Preston Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze, which was reported at 7:24 PM…

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Woman Arrested on Multiple Warrants in Preston

PRESTON, MD – On Tuesday, at approximately 9 am, officers from the CPD responded to a call for service and located Sarah Elizabeth Lochary, a 22-year-old resident of Preston. Lochary had multiple…

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Preston County man guilty of keeping a drug house for a Mexico to West Virginia drug operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Bruceton Mills, West Virginia man was found guilty of his role in a methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation that spanned from Mexico to…

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Police concerned over disappearance of 55-year-old woman in October

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old Yvette Preston. The last time she was seen was on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.,…

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Preston County man indicted on firearms charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Ricky R. Johnson, of Masontown, West Virginia, was indicted today on a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Johnson, 41, was indicted today on one count…

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Preston County man guilty of sex offender charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Thomas Bradley Upole, Jr., of Terra Alta, West Virginia, has admitted to a sex offender charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Upole, 27, pleaded guilty today to…

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Preston County residents sentenced for wire fraud

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Two Preston County residents were sentenced today for their roles in an insurance fraud scheme, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Cynthia Miller, of Newburg, West Virginia, and Dustin…

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10-Year-Old Under Psychiatric Evaluation After School Threats at Preston Park Elementary

ROANOKE, VA – Police are investigating after a threat to harm students in his school, a class six felony, according to the Roanoke Police Department. “Roanoke Police have sought petitions for threats…

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Preston County man sentenced for firearms charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Joseph Lee Shrout, of Independence, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 37 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Shrout, 30, pleaded…

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Preston County man admits to role in drug distribution operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – David Gamble, of Masontown, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Gamble,…

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Preston County man admits to wire fraud

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Markitta Miller, of Reedsville, West Virginia, has admitted to wire fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Miller, 28, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…

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Preston County woman admits to wire fraud

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Cynthia Miller, of Newburg, West Virginia, has admitted to wire fraud, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Miller, 36, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…

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Preston County residents indicted on charges involving insurance fraud

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Four Preston County residents are facing wire fraud charges, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. The four are charged in eight-count indictment involving wire fraud. Those…

Preston County woman sentenced for role in drug distribution operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Tiffany Groves, of Kingwood, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 100 months of incarceration for her role in methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation, United…

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Preston County man sentenced to 14 years for drug and firearms charges

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – David Ray Deberry, of Terra Alta, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 168 months of incarceration for drug and firearms charges, U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.…

Preston County woman admits to drug charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Angela Dawn Yuchek, of Tunnelton, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Yuchek, 32, pleaded guilty today to one…