EPD Statement Regarding Afternoon Arrest Near Railroad Avenue
Statement of EPD Chief Travis C. Bennett:
“This afternoon Elkins Police Department officers responded to the alley between S. Davis Avenue and S. Railroad Avenue for a report of a female subject attempting to drown a child in a water puddle.
“Prior to officers’ arrival, bystanders and City of Elkins Sanitation Department employees were able to pull the suspect off the child and remove the child to safety. The child was transported to Davis Medical Center by EPD.
“Officers located and arrested the suspect, identified as Catherine Briggs, near the scene of the incident. Briggs is charged with 1 count of child abuse creating serious injury or death. This incident is still under investigation and more charges are likely.”
T.C. Bennett
Chief of Police
2022 Holiday Schedule Changes
Here are the holiday-related schedule changes over the next two weeks. City Hall Hours During the holidays, city hall will be: Closed on Friday, December 23 due to Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency. Closed Monday, December 26. Open 8:30 a.m.-12 […]
Read More5/5 Paving Plans: First, Fifth, & YMCA Alley
On Thursday(5/5), Southern West Virginia Paving plans to pave First Street (Davis to Kerens), Fifth Street (Davis to Railroad), and the alley behind the YMCA (Fourth to Fifth). The map below indicates all planned paving work in Elkins for spring 2022.
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of June 27, 2022
Meeting this week are the Elkins Water Board and council’s Personnel Committee. The fireworks display is Saturday, July 2. Meeting in special session Tuesday at 3 p.m., the Personnel Committee will begin work on recruiting a new operations manager after the incumbent, […]
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