Mercer County · West Virginia
Mercer County, WV Mugshots & Crime News
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Latest Mercer County news
Princeton cold-case homicide reopened after DNA advances
Princeton police announced that a cold-case homicide file from January 19, 2012 has been reopened. Officers say a woman’s body was found inside an abandoned, condemned building near Mercer Street in Princeton; the manner of death had been ruled a homicide and no arrests were made after the original inquiry.
Mercer County officials warn drivers about slick wet leaves this fall
Mercer County emergency management officials are urging drivers to treat wet leaf-covered roads like winter weather. Director Keith Gunnoe warned that fallen leaves reduce tire traction and advised drivers to cut speed, increase following distance and slow for curves to avoid loss of control.
Bluefield Police Release Bench Warrant List for Sept. 16, 2026
The Bluefield West Virginia Police Department published a bench warrant list on September 16, 2026, naming people wanted on charges ranging from obstructing an officer and Prosti to drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, DUI, assault and destruction of property. The list is not complete, and some entries reflect show‑cause or other warrant types rather than convictions.
Recent Mercer County Arrest Mugshots
- Eddie Lee Lawrence — 10/2/26
- Garrett Sockarte Kirk — 10/2/26