New trial date set for accused Mingo County killer

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The murder trial of the Mingo County man who is accused of shooting and killing Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum while he ate his lunch back in April is scheduled to start in December in Mingo County.

Tennis Maynard, 37, of Delbarton, was back in front of Cabell County Circuit Judge Paul Farrell on Tuesday.  He is charged with first degree murder, attempted murder and felony fleeing a police officer.

Crum, 59, was killed on April 3 as he sat in his parked vehicle near the Mingo County Courthouse in Williamson.

Maynard’s trial will begin with jury selection on December 9.

He is currently being held in the Western Regional Jail in Cabell County.





More News

News
West Virginia officials blast new EPA rules with heavier restrictions on coal, gas power plants
Under the EPA rule announced today, coal plants that plan to stay open beyond 2039 would have to cut or capture 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions by 2032.
April 25, 2024 - 1:50 pm
News
Logan Kiwanis club celebrates 100 years
Organization formed by businessmen in 1924 remains committed to same goals of serving children a century later
April 25, 2024 - 1:44 pm
News
Motivational speaker Chris Gardner to deliver Marshall commencement speech Saturday
Two ceremonies will take place at the Marshall Health Arena in Huntington.
April 25, 2024 - 12:13 pm
News
Suspect arrested in turkey hunting incident
Wayne County man charged with a pair of felonies after victim was hit by shotgun fire while hunting turkeys near Genoa, W.Va. this week.
April 25, 2024 - 11:14 am


Your Comments