HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the WVSP Winfield Detachment and Hurricane Police Department responded to a burglary in progress.
The residence was located on Midland Trail in Hurricane, WV. The victim was viewing the incident in real-time through their home security system. The victim advised the suspects were still on their property and were wearing masks. The responding Troopers approached the secluded residence by hiking up a mountain through the woods.
Upon arrival at the residence, the suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended by the officers without incident. The suspects were identified as 33-year-old Dustin Wendell of Saint Albans and 34-year-old Joshua Rutledge of Charleston.
Both men were charged with burglary, conspiracy, and felony destruction of property.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
