FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckwith man is facing felony charges in Fayette County.
According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, last night, deputies executed an arrest warrant for an incident that occurred in May of this year. In this complaint, the accused had offered to repair a riding lawnmower for an elderly neighbor. Weeks later, the victim’s daughter saw the lawnmower at another neighbors residence. This second neighbor stated he purchased the lawnmower for $75.
Brian Keith Koch, 27 of Beckwith, is being charged with the felony offense of Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses. In addition, Koch also had an active capias through Magistrate Court. He was transported to Southern Regional Jail, where he will now await court proceedings.