MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On January 8, 2024, at approximately 12:20 pm, Tpr. Lewis responded with members of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office to Zid Camp Rd in Ashton, WV, in reference to several shots being fired into an occupied residence.
Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim, Hanna Johnson, 26, of Ashton, WV. Hannah Johnson stated she believed her uncle, Boyd Smith, 69, of Ashton, WV, had shot at her residence.
Through the investigation, it was determined that Boyd Smith had fired rounds into the victim’s residence. Investigators recovered evidence supporting the allegation.
Mr. Smith was arrested for three counts of Wanton Endangerment and transported to Western Regional Jail without incident.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.