Williamson man charged with firing shots into apartment

Williamson Fire Chief arrested, charged with Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm

West Virginia State Police Troopers say 48-year-old John Carey of Williamson, who is the Chief of the Williamson Fire Department, was arrested on Friday, March 27th relating to a shooting that occurred on December 19th, 2025.

Williamson man charged with firing shots into apartment

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Williamson man is charged with wanton endangerment after he allegedly fired a gun into the apartment adjacent to his back in December. West Virginia State Police said in a Saturday release that the incident took place on December 19, 2025, on Pike Street in Williamson. Latest News: Investigators looking into [...]

One person arrested in connection to December shooting in Mingo County

WILLIAMSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An arrest has been made in connection with a December shooting incident in Williamson, according to the West Virginia State Police. Trooper J.T. Kitts, of the Williamson Detachment, was asked by the Mingo County Prosecutor’s Office on Jan. 15, 2026, to further investigate a shooting that occurred Dec. 19, 2025, on Pike Street. With assistance from the State Police Crime Scene Team, investigators determined that John …

Williamson fire chief arrested on wanton endangerment charges

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. –  The chief of the Williamson Fire Department faces charges of wanton endangerment after allegedly firing a gun inside an apartment building. John Carey, 48, of Williamson is charged with two counts of wanton endangerment involving a firearm. Investigators with the West Virginia State Police say on December 19, 2025, Carey discharged a firearm…