FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTRESS) – An Oak Hill man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident.
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, deputies took a report of a theft that occurred on Palmer Lane in Oak Hill. The victims believed their son had stolen various items from their outbuilding, one being a revolver pistol.
In the afternoon of October 6, 2022, deputies again received a call from the victims stating they had seen their son and he was in possession of the revolver on Mitchell Lane in Hilltop.
Deputies went to this area and located the subject, who attempted to hide in a nearby residence and get rid of the firearm. After being advised of his rights, the subject admitted to taking the items and pawning them at a local pawnshop. The subject also stated he was a convicted felon, and that’s why he attempted to get rid of the firearm.
Joshua I. Miller, 37, of Oak Hill, is charged with the felony offenses of Grand Larceny and Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm.
Miller was transported to the Southern Regional Jail to await court proceedings.