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Rainelle woman sentenced on federal charges
A Rainelle woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court Monday for her April guilty plea to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft
Teresa Birchfield, 44, will spend three years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.
A joint investigation conducted by the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, West Virginia State Police and the Dunbar Police Department revealed that Birchfield used personal identification of another person to create a false document in order to steal $24,000 from the victim’s BB&T; bank account from March 2006 through January 2007.
Subsequently, in April 2007, Birchfield presented a fraudulent power of attorney to City National Bank in order to withdraw over $40,000 from a second victim’s accounts.
A hearing to determine restitution has been scheduled for Aug. 7.
Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Goes is handling the prosecution.
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Division of Forestry offers tips for safer debris burning
Winter storms downed numerous trees throughout West Virginia, and as the weather warms, landowners will want to clear that debris from their property. In most cases, they will choose to burn it.
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Service set for firefighter swept away in floodwater
Services are planned next week for a Kanawha County firefighter who was swept away while attempting a water rescue in Raleigh County.
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Lawmakers pass $11.6 billion budget
West Virginia state government is poised to spend $11.6 billion during next budget year, after the Legislature sent Gov. Joe Manchin a compromise spending plan Saturday.
- Calendar — Sunday, March 21, 2010
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A somber day
Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a Kanawha County firefighter who was swept into floodwaters March 13 during a swift water rescue mission in Beaver.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS and DELAYS
Click HERE to go to the West Virginia Department of Education with up-to-date school closings and delays by county.
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Lawmakers to vote on budget
West Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates are ready to vote on a new, $11.6 billion spending plan that slightly reduces state government’s reliance on general tax revenues.
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Search for suspect in shooting of an Oak Hill officer ongoing
The search for the suspect involved in the Thursday morning shooting of an Oak Hill Police officer remains ongoing.
- Additional warrants issued in home invasion
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Rahall mulls health care vote
With a decision looming Sunday, U.S. Reps. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., and Rick Boucher, D-Va., said they both are still undecided on the $940 billion health care overhaul bill.
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Division of Forestry offers tips for safer debris burning
