WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police are investigating a theft of explosives from the Bluestone Coal Site 34 in Burke Mountain.
The investigation began on December 7, 2024, when Cpl. M.C. Shifflette responded to the scene.
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After conducting an extensive investigation, Cpl. Shifflette identified the suspect as 40-year-old Garnett A. Rocchi, a resident of Bluefield.
On March 19, 2025, Cpl. Shifflette located and arrested Rocchi, charging him with possession of stolen explosive materials.
He is currently at Southern Regional Jail on a $10,000 bond.
The investigation into the theft remains ongoing.
