The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

Police/Courts

January 17, 2013

Stabbing reported along Riley Loop

GLEN WHITE — Raleigh County Emergency Operations Center confirmed a stabbing at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in Glen White.

A dispatcher said the stabbing occurred on Riley Loop.

Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department, Best Ambulance, and Jan-Care Ambulance responded.

Further information is not available at this time.  

 

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