10:06am: Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval

Vandals hit Winfield Middle School

Three teenagers are facing serious trouble for a weekend break-in at Winfield Middle School.   Principal Gary Cook says he got a call on Saturday morning from officials with the youth basketball league about damages to the gymnasium.

“They gained access through the demolition part of the existing building and knocked down plywood doors leading to the gymnasium,”  said Cook.

The school is in the middle of a construction/demolition project as a new addition is added.    The vandals turned over a scrubbing machine and spilled water on the gym floor.    The floor is now warped from the water.

Cook said the trio then used a dumb bell weight to break down the door to the coach’s office.  Once inside they used a golf club to smash several computers, a pop machine, and destroyed some golf and archery equipment which was stored there.

“There’s a deputy who lives adjacent to the football field and he noticed the lights on about 1:30 on Saturday morning,”  said Cook. “He came over and they were just in there having a heyday.”

The deputy arrested all three individuals.   One is 18 and according to Cook was jailed on charges of vandalism.  The other two are 17 years old and were released to the custody of their parents.  

No other information on the suspects is available.   Cook says the vandals did not gain access to the newly constructed part of the school.

 





More News

News
MetroNews This Morning 3-29-24
Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday, March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 - 6:24 am
News
Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department closes
The Dunlow VFD did not have a valid workers compensation insurance policy.
March 29, 2024 - 1:23 am
News
As Yeager Airport's Wildlife Patrol Dog turns 7, a new dog comes in to learn from him
The new Border Collie is getting acclimated and receiving training for his soon-to-be role.
March 28, 2024 - 6:30 pm
News
PEIA examines financial effects of new law meant to ensure local pharmacies get fair reimbursements
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 453 into law this week.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm


Your Comments