Brooke County officials leading investigation after body pulled from Ohio River

MINGO JUNCTION, Oh. — The Brooke County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation after a body was pulled from the Ohio River near Jefferson County, Ohio on Tuesday.

After being pulled from the water into a rescue boat from Wellsburg, the body was identified as missing person Sabrina Hicks, 48 of Steubenville, Ohio, WTOV-9 reported.

Along with the Brooke County Sheriff’s Department, the Jefferson County (Ohio) Sheriff’s Office, and police in Mingo Junction are helping with the investigation.

Hicks had been missing since November 13. Her body will be sent to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.





More News

News
Governor Justice: no $465 million 'clawback' of federal funds for schools after waiver approval
The problem was based not on any allegations of misspending — but instead over whether school systems fell short on an obligation to maintain financial support for education at levels in line with overall spending.
April 19, 2024 - 6:10 pm
News
Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate
The incident happened in November of 2020 at the Mount Olive Correctional Center.
April 19, 2024 - 5:35 pm
News
Middle school athletes step out of shot put against transgender girl who just won court case
The situation unfolded at the Harrison County Championships for middle schools, just a couple of days after West Virginia transgender athlete won appeals court ruling.
April 19, 2024 - 2:37 pm
News
West Virginia State University holds a day of community service and giving back
The 11th annual WVSU Cares Day was held Friday at 17 sites throughout Kanawha and Putnam counties.
April 19, 2024 - 2:11 pm