Fayette County man charged after threatening residents of home

ANSTEAD, W.Va. — A Fayette County man faces charges after he allegedly threatened to kill everyone at a house Monday evening.

Hallie Jo Seth Hanshaw, 20, is accused of brandishing a knife, holding it to his own throat, breaking several items in the home and striking the homeowner in front of two juvenile. He also allegedly broke a mirror over the foot of the homeowner resulting in an injury.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday.

Investigators said Hanshaw also threatened suicide by cop.

He is charged with two counts of domestic battery, two counts of child neglect creating risk of injury, one count of malicious wounding, brandishing a deadly weapon and destruction of property.

Hanshaw was taken to the Southern Regional Jail. His bond is $75,000.





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