WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after he allegedly went to a man’s house, grabbed a broom, and threatened to kill him with it.
At approximately 7:20 p.m. on September 11, 2024, Corporal Cook of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a home in response to a threat complaint.
Upon arrival, the officer spoke with a male victim, who reported that Edward Turpin had come to the back door of his home, grabbed a broom, and began swinging it while threatening to kill him.
The victim stated that after the incident, he went inside to retrieve his phone and called 911 for assistance. He further mentioned that Turpin had been under the influence of drugs, which he believed contributed to the aggressive behavior.
Corporal Cook offered the parties involved the option of filing a Domestic Violence Petition, but they indicated they would pursue it the following day.
Edward Turpin was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department for processing. He was charged with domestic assault.
