County man stabs own brother
LISBON - One brother was hospitalized with a stab wound and another brother charged with felonious assault following a fight at their home on Hillview Drive, Hanoverton, late Friday.
Walter Whaley was found by sheriff's deputies lying on the floor of the kitchen with a stab wound. His brother, Travis Whaley, was in his bedroom. He reportedly refused to answer deputies when they asked his name.
Travis Whaley, 41, was charged with felonious assault and transported to the county jail.
Walter Whaley was transported by KLG to St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Municipal Court documents state he had a stab wound to both his back and his arm.
Chief Deputy Allen Haueter said Tuesday Walter Whaley's injuries were not believed life-threatening.
Deputies initially were called by Della Reed, Hillview Drive, Hanoverton, who reported three men fighting at the home at about 11:46 p.m. Friday. She relayed to the dispatcher that those involved had knives. Dispatchers learned about the stabbing shortly before deputies arrived and had contacted KLG.
Reed is the girlfriend of Walter Whaley. The mother of the brothers, Ellen Whaley, was also home at the time of the fight.
During the course of the investigation deputies determined the fight was only between the two brothers.
In county Municipal Court on Tuesday, a Sept. 10 preliminary hearing was set for Travis Whaley. Judge Mark Frost set bond at $50,000 cash or surety.
By DEANNE JOHNSON
Robbery at knifepoint reported
LISBON - Sheriff's deputies are investigating a report by a Hanoverton man reportedly was robbed at knifepoint at his home.
Blaze Bryan, Bayard Road, Hanoverton, reported at 11:45 p.m. Saturday a neighborhood friend stopped by his home where he was hanging out with two other friends, both of whom are 17 years old.
At one point, the man reportedly went out to the car to get a cigarette, came back to the porch and began to walk around for a few minutes. Then, Bryan said, he pulled a knife, placed it up to Bryan's face and neck and demanded all his money. The man went through his pockets and took more than $500, before getting into his car and leaving the area.
Deputies also spoke to the 17-year-old friends. One told deputies he grabbed the man's arm so he didn't cut Bryan's throat and had started fighting with him. Then the man took the money and left.
The second friend also confirmed Bryan's story. The matter is under investigation.
Alleged rape of teen reported
STEUBENVILLE - The mother of a 14-year-old girl came to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on Monday to report the girl was raped in April, said Sheriff Fred Abdalla.
Abdalla said the girl told her mother Sunday about the incident.
Abdalla said the alleged rape occurred in Steubenville, and the mother was referred to City Police.
Abdalla wouldn't comment on whether the rape was connected to another rape investigation that began on Aug. 14, when parents came to the police station to report the sexual assault of their daughter. That investigation resulted in charges being filed against two Steubenville High School athletes and students.
City Police Chief William McCafferty said the girl and her mother were expected to be interviewed Tuesday by a juvenile detective. The chief said the mother was contacted via Facebook that her daughter was the victim of a sexual assault.
- By MARK LAW
