A1 log onto www.williamsondailynews.com for archive • games • features • e-edition • polls & more DAILY NEWS “In The hearT Of The TrIllIOn DOllar COalfIelDs” INSIDE STORY WEATHER SPORTS ONLINE Belfry Bulletin thunderstorms. mingo central Busy? check us out online at: .... Page 4 high of 73. low of upsets river view williamsondailynews.com 55, .... Page 6 Vol. 100, Number 213 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 50 cents daily/$1.00 Sunday ‘Mingo’s Most Wanted’ features Dingess couple Rachel Dove-Baldwin WPD Chief Rockel told “Of the three Vance aged to elude arrest Tues- staffw riter the Daily News he and In- males, Gary is definitely day evening, but could still vestigator Crum are asking considered to be the most be in the Dingess, Breeden DINGESS — This past for the public’s assistance in dangerous,” said the chief. or Marrowbone Creek area Tuesday evening, four de- bringing Gary Lewis Vance, “We’re asking for the public of Mingo County. The cou- fendants were arrested on 39, and his girlfriend, Trista to contact us if they know ple has also been known drug related charges that Estep, 24, both of the Ding- where he and Trista are to travel to McDowell and stemmed from a joint in- ess area, to justice. hiding out so they can be Wyoming Counties, where vestigation between Mingo Two members of the arrested to face charges in- they have been listed as sus- County Special Investigator Vance clan were taken into cluding delivery of a Sched- pects in a robbery. Eugene Crum, Williamson custody on Tuesday and ule III controlled substance, If you know the where- Police (WPD) Chief C.D. were identified as Gran- conspiracy to deliver, at- abouts of Vance and Estep, Rockel and members of ville Vance, 60, and Nathan tempt to deliver a Sched- you are asked to contact the Mingo County Sheriff’s ‘Whitey” Vance, 20, the fa- ule II controlled substance, either Chief Rockel at 304- Department (MCSD). Ad- ther and son of the wanted conspiracy and robbery 235-2570 or Investigator ditional warrants remain fugitive. Chief Rockel is against Gary, and one count Crum at the Mingo County Gary Vance Trista Estep outstanding on two individ- hopeful the missing family each of attempt to deliver a Prosecutor’s office by call- uals wanted in connection member will soon be in cus- Schedule II controlled sub- ing 304-235-0350. long,” stated Crum. “Some- do the right thing for your with the drug investigation, tody and will be joining the stance, conspiracy and rob- “You can only hide for so one out there knows where entire community and call along with an alleged rob- other defendants for a fam- bery against Trista.” these two fugitives are hid- us with the information.” bery. ily reunion behind bars. The two fugitives man- See COUPLE | 3 ing. We’re asking that you “Our goal is to stop this Bond changes for man accused of sexual abuse of juvenile Rachel Dove-Baldwin staffw riter WILLIAMSON - A Varney resident could soon be out of jail and on home confinement if he is successful in meet- ing stipulations surrounding a change in the type of bond now set for him after an agreement was made between his attorney and an assistant prosecutor, in which the defen- dant agreed to waive his right to a trial in Magistrate Court and opted to have his case presented to the Mingo County Grand Jury. Julia r. goad | daily news Robert R. Hager, 39, was arrested on five felony charges of sexual abuse in August of this year by West Virginia State Police Corporal J.D. Hensley and Trooper J.D. Matheny, af- ter an investigation was conducted stemming from allega- tions that the defendant had inappropriate sexual contact Trinity Healthcare hosts Geri Olympics with a six-year old female relative between the dates of May 2011 and June 2012. He is said to have admitted to commit- Julia Roberts Goad ting the acts of crime against the child on at least 5 separate staff writer occasions. Hager is currently incarcerated in the Southwestern LOGAN — Often, it seems se- Regional Jail at Holden on a$50,000 full-cash bond set by niors and others who are in a Chief Magistrate Dallas Toler. The bond against the defen- long-term healthcare facility face dant remains the same in amount after the agreement was days empty of social interaction struck on his behalf, but has now been changed to a surety or physical activities. But Dr. Ted (property) bond instead of full-cash. Muilenburg, Director of Therapeu- If Hager is successful in having property valued at $50,000 tic Recreation and Leisure Studies plus posted on his behalf, stipulations of the release state he and West Virginia State University, is to have absolutely no contact, in any form or fashion, began a program over 25 years ago with the juvenile victim. that gets nursing home residents If convicted of the charges of sexual abuse brought up and moving, competing and so- against him, Hager faces a possible prison sentence of 10 cializing. to 20 years in a state correctional facility and up to $5,000 A Geri Olympics event was held in fines. Thursday at Trinity Healthcare in Logan. Ten resident of the facility, along with eight people from the Williamson facility, spent the after- Julia r. goad | daily news noon outside playing golf, basket- DEA arrests Mich. ball, cornhole and other specially adapted sports. “We are promoting wellness doc for operating and active living, as well as im- proving the quality of life for the residents,” Dr. Muilenburg said. Dr. Muilenburg sat down with the Ky. drug ring Williamson Daily News during the event at Logan. He said Geri Olym- Special to the Daily News past two years, according to pics started in West Virginia, and Dan Smoot, vice president/ has grown to include an event in CHELSEA, Mich. – A director of law enforcement Prague, the Czech Republic. Michigan doctor and two for Operation UNITE. “We started with seven nursing of his patients, suspected of Operation UNITE (Un- homes and 38 participants,” Dr. operating a pill distribution lawful Narcotics Investiga- Muilenburg said. ring to Eastern Kentucky, tions, Treatment and Edu- Geri Olympics has since served were arrested by federal cation) has worked with the about 3,500 nursing home resi- Drug Enforcement Admin- DEA throughout the inves- istration (DEA) officials tigation. earlier this week. “Dr. Choe was the prima- See OLYMPICS | 3 Julia r. goad | daily news Dr. Anthony Choe, 45, of ry point of distribution for Chelsea, was arrested at his these pills,” Smoot noted. office Wednesday, Septem- “He would write prescrip- ber 5, on a federal indict- tions for large quantities ment warrant charging him of Oxycodone. After being with conspiracy to distrib- filled, the pills were brought ute Oxycodone. to Pike County where they TVRS holding King Coal basket raffle Two of Choe’s patients ultimately made their way – 47-year-old Clarence to the users.” D. Bentley and his wife, Several of the Kentucky Kyle Lovern tina Etters Photography; Four pack Michelle Ball, of the TVRS. 46-year-old Kelly Bentley, dealers have been arrested sports editor of Sesame Street Live Tickets at the This basket is valued at over $1,700, both from Albion, Mich., – over the course of the in- East Kentucky Expo Center; Three according to Ball. were each arrested at their vestigation, which began as The Tug Valley Recover Shelter Cut & Styles (one from each stylist) New items are still being added dai- home Thursday, September street-level cases by Opera- (TVRS) is holding a big fundraiser by at Just Teasin’, with one pedicure/ ly. Tickets are just $2.00 each or 3 for 6, on the same charge. tion UNITE. raffling their annual King Coal Basket polish; two spatulas, ice cream scoop $5.00. All proceeds go directly to help The Bentleys, along with A single 30mg Oxycodo- for 2012. and oven mitt from Pampered Chef ; victims of Domestic Violence in Min- approximately four other ne pill has a street value of There are several great prizes in- A $25 gift card from Red Lobster; a go and Logan Counties of southern individuals who have not approximately $50, accord- cluding in the basket giveaway. free oil change from Muncy’s Automo- West Virginia and Pike County, Ky. been identified by authori- ing to Smoot. They include: Gateway Netbook; tive; a free front end alignment from The drawing will be held after the ties, are believed to have de- Both Chelsea and Albion two tickets to WVU vs. Maryland City Tire; a Marshall backpack and King Coal parade on Saturday, Sep- livered thousands of Oxyco- are located west of Detroit (Sept.22); Family “Fall Mini” photo WVU cooler from Family Pharmacy tember 15. You do not need to be pres- done pills to dealers in Pike along I-94. session (includes prints) with Chris- and much, much more, according to ent to win. County, Kentucky, over the See DRUG | 3 A2 2 ■ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Obit/Calendar dren, Jacob Horn, Shelby ■ Horn, Meghan Horn, Justin Community Calendar Taylor, Noah Taylor, Kay- leb Taylor, Vivian Agosta, Sept. 8 Hall of the Church. Every- Farley at 304-475-4605 or graduate, or have completed Adrian Agosta; and a host The Lyrick Talent Quest one Welcome. There will Kathy Darbyshire Bryant at the ninth-grade. 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