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1-10 years in pen. Defense asked for home confinement. Judge: betrayed public trust. Mayor alderson Travis Copenhaver asked higher sentence. Convicted words for mayor as she exited. Monroe CountyMore >> UNION (WVVA) - A woman convicted of embezzling funds from the town of Alderson will spend the next 1-10 years in prison. Jacalyn Ann "Jackie" Villars, former employee of the Town of Alderson, learnedMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- A man is charged with arson after a fire at a Greenbrier County gas station.State Police said Cory Bowyer of Ronceverte set fire to a truck while pumping gas around 5 PM SundayMore >> FAIRLEA, W. Va (WVVA)-- A man is charged with arson after a fire at a Greenbrier County gas station.State Police said Cory Bowyer of Ronceverte set fire to a truck while pumping gas around 5 PM SundayMore >> PARRIS ISLAND, SC (WVVA) -- In early May, a WVVA crew traveled to Parris Island with a group of West Virginia educators to learn what it takes to make a U.S. Marine. The journey started before off theMore >> PARRIS ISLAND, SC (WVVA) -- In early May, a WVVA crew traveled to Parris Island with a group of West Virginia educators to learn what it takes to make a U.S. Marine. The journey started before off theMore >> WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va (WVVA)-- 3 New Jersey men are arrested after a disturbance at the Greenbrier Resort Casino.Police said in a criminal complaint that resort security asked Sean, Martin, andMore >> WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va (WVVA)-- 3 New Jersey men are arrested after a disturbance at the Greenbrier Resort Casino.Police said in a criminal complaint that resort security asked Sean, Martin, andMore >> BLUEFIELD Va. (WVVA) - The above slideshow was submitted to WVVA News via Facebook by Shirley Blackmon Grim. Shirley says this black bear visited her backyard on Sedgewood Street in Bluefield, Va., TuesdayMore >> BLUEFIELD Va. (WVVA) - The above slideshow was submitted to WVVA News via Facebook by Shirley Blackmon Grim. Shirley says this black bear visited her backyard on Sedgewood Street in Bluefield, Va., TuesdayMore >> CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayette County pill dealer who sold approximately 250 powerful prescription painkillers over a two-year period pleaded guilty today to federal drug charges, announced U.S. AttorneyMore >> CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayette County pill dealer who sold approximately 250 powerful prescription painkillers over a two-year period pleaded guilty today to federal drug charges, announced U.S. AttorneyMore >> BOISSEVAIN (WVVA) - A teenager was killed over the weekend after the dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a truck. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday on route 657 near BoissevainMore >> BOISSEVAIN (WVVA) - A teenager was killed over the weekend after the dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a truck. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday on route 657 near BoissevainMore >> MCDOWELL COUNTY (WVVA) - The McDowell County Sheriff's Department is investigating a murder that occurred in the early morning hours. Further details are not available this time. The Sheriff's DepartmentMore >> MCDOWELL COUNTY (WVVA) - A man is behind bars in McDowell County -- accused in the murder of an Avondale man. Wesley Payne, 54, of War has been charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of DonaldMore >> BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA)- A charity event in Beckley is working to raise money for the Women's Resource Center. The Chair-ity Auction will take place in Lewis Automotive Showroom in Beckley on May 17th.More >> BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA)- A charity event in Beckley is working to raise money for the Women's Resource Center. The Chair-ity Auction will take place in Lewis Automotive Showroom in Beckley on Friday. TheMore >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Slain Virginia State Police Master Trooper Junius A. Walker was remembered at his funeral as a dedicated public servant whose imposing size was offset by a gentle spirit.
A capacity crowd of nearly 3,000 people, including police officers from as far away as Alaska, attended Tuesday's services for the 63-year-old Walker at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg.
Col. Steven Flaherty, superintendent of the state police, was one of the speakers. He described Walker as a man of integrity who was built like a grizzly bear but had the disposition of a teddy bear.
Walker was shot to death Thursday on Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie County. Prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty against 28-year-old Russell E. Brown III, who is charged with killing Walker and shooting at another trooper.
