Officers say the investigation began after receiving information about people trespassing to dig wild ginseng in the Bluefield area.  One suspect admitted to digging on private property without permission and purchasing ginseng without a permit.  Officers recovered five roots from the suspect and returned them to the landowner. An additional 1,352 roots were seized as evidence. Six of those roots were found to be underage.  #TazewellCounty #WOAY

Deputies say the two men arrived in a pickup truck at a field behind 5121 Elk River Road North around 8:52 pm on October 25.  Investigators say the suspects stole copper, causing more than $1,000 in combined theft and property damage.  The sheriff's office has released trail camera images of the two individuals and their vehicle, hoping someone will recognize them. #KanawhaCounty #WOAY