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Marshall County man wrecks vehicle in Ohio while fleeing police investigating domestic violence case

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Marshall County authorities said a man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then ran from police.

James Wood was taken into custody in Ohio Friday afternoon after the alleged assault at the AAA Trailer Park in Moundsville.

Marshall County deputies said Wood was fleeing police and wrecked his vehicle on Ohio Route 7. He was then arrested.

Deputies said Wood fled from them once before during an investigation into a similar domestic assault case.

Wood is expected to face some charges in Ohio before being extradicted back to Marshall County.





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