PARKERSBURG MAN BRANDISHES WEAPON -
Parkersburg police responded to Kroger's in
south Parkersburg in reference to a reported domestic issue. Officers were cautioned the man had a weapon
and that possible shots had been fired.
Officers located Daniel Ray Watson, 68, in the
driver's seat of a car and officers removed him from the car allegedly finding a pistol in his jacket
pocket, to which he did not have a permit to carry.
Police said the female owner of the car advised officers that Watson did
not have permission to have or drive the vehicle.
A
second female victim told officers that she was speaking
to Watson earlier from inside the vehicle when he allegedly produced a gun, pointed it
at her, and told her to get out of the car.
Watson was
taken into custody without further incident.
He was charged with brandishing a firearm, carrying a
concealed weapon, and joy riding (variation of WV car theft
charge).
He has been arraigned in Wood County
Magistrate Court and released on a $15,000.00 bond.
WEBSTER COUNTY MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF - A Webster County man is dead after what police say was an accidental firing of a gun.
State Police said they received the call just after 7:00 p.m. on Friday that a man was found dead at his residence on Point Mountain Road.
State Police said it appears the man suffered a gunshot wound after his gun accidentally discharged.
There is no indication of foul play.
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