A Moundsville man faces several felony charges, including incest, after an alleged incident in November.
In late February, a sexual assault nurse at WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital contacted the Moundsville Police Department regarding a 13-year-old girl who said she had been assaulted by James Cusick, 23 of Moundsville, in November.
The girl told police that Cusick had been contacting her over Snapchat, and had come to her apartment to get something to eat. She said Cusick had pushed her against the counter and touched her inappropriately before forcibly disrobing her, throwing her on the couch, and allegedly sexually assaulting her.
Jan 30, 2021
A house fire ignited around noon Friday at Lot 6 on Division Street in Moundsville. City Fire Chief Gary Brandon said no injuries were reported, and the homeowner was not home at the time. The cause of the fire was unknown Friday evening and remains under investigation. The Moundsville Fire Department was joined by the VFD and Glen Dale Fire Department, as well as Marshall County EMS and Moundsville Police Department. (Photo by Alan Olson)
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MARTINS FERRY The Martins Ferry Police Department arrested five men on importuning charges after a months-long investigation.
Police Chief John McFarland on Thursday said his department levied several charges against the men, who allegedly believed they were soliciting girls online.
“The investigation was started by the officer creating a social media account posing as a juvenile female,” McFarland said. “In doing so charges have been brought against five local residents. I give a big thank-you to the officer who investigated these cases and to the Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Moundsville Police Department for their assistance.”