Sheriff Rick Thompson stated that two fugitives were arrested tonight (June 17).
The Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit, Road Patrol Deputies, and the WV State Police were executing warrants in the Crum area when they encountered Luke Dingess who was wanted for absconding Parole more than a year ago. Luke fled on foot and when Deputies attempted to subdue him they, along with Luke, fell over an embankment. Luke was on Parole after a drug conviction by the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit. In addition Luke is charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, fleeing on foot, battery on a police officer, and obstructing.
Donald Elam, of Grayson, Ky. was arrested by the Kenova Police Department on a traffic stop. Donald was wanted for felony drug warrants issued by the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit after an investigation. Donald is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl and Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin.
Great job by the cops