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Suspect jumps into Kanawha River while being pursued by police in Charleston

WCHS Charleston

Jun 16, 2026

Suspect jumps into Kanawha River while being pursued by police in Charleston

Police called for help from a water rescue team to help apprehend a suspect in Charleston Tuesday morning.Officers said a suspect jumped into the Kanawha River |!| Charleston Kanaw…

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