WELCH, WV (WOAY) – The McDowell County school system says it is working with law enforcement as police continue an investigation into a Mount View teacher accused of sexually abusing a then seventeen-year-old student in a classroom.

Tyree Donell Baker was arrested today following an investigation that began on March 23. It culminated in his arrest on March 26.

Newswatch briefly spoke with Baker as he was walked into the McDowell Sheriff’s Office for processing. He told us that he was innocent.

“We arrested him at his home in Kimball, West Virginia,” McDowell County Chief Deputy Dalton T. Martin told Newswatch in an interview. “[The alleged crimes] occurred between October 1st, 2025 and December 31st, 2026, at Mount View High School.”

In his criminal complaint, Martin said that the alleged abuse happened on at least ten occasions.

He said he received a complaint from the McDowell County Superintendent Ingrida Barker and a school counselor. According to the complaint, the counselor said the alleged victim told her son that Baker had sexual contact with the victim.

Deputies also spoke with a physical education teacher, who said that Baker had checked the alleged victim out of gym class several times and brought him back to Baker’s classroom.

Deputies recovered security video from October 7 that they said showed Baker pulling the alleged victim from gym class.

Deputies interviewed the alleged victim, who told them that Baker had sexually abused him on numerous occasions.

The victim also said that Baker allegedly threatened to harm the alleged victim, the alleged victim’s family, and himself if the alleged victim “didn’t perform sexual acts, if [the victim] got new friends or a girlfriend.”

Baker now faces multiple charges.

“He’s currently charged with sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust, ten counts. He’s also charged with a prohibited sexual acts against a student by a school employee, ten counts, and solicitation of a minor by other means, ten counts,” Martin said.

In a written statement, Superintendent Ingrida Barker told Newswatch that she couldn’t say much about the situation due to the sensitive nature and the ongoing investigation. However, she said that the school system is working with police closely.

“McDowell County schools is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff. At this time, due to the sensitive nature of the situation and to respect legal and personnel processes, we are not able to provide additional details or comment further as we are working closely with local law enforcement,” she said. “Our priority remains maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students and employees. We appreciate the community’s understanding, patience, and continued support as we navigate this matter together.”

The criminal complaint states that other evidence may be forthcoming. We will update you as we learn more.

Caleb Pearl and Micah Leith contributed to reporting in this story.

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – A Raleigh County woman has been arrested on a drug charge.

According to a media release from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested and charged Patricia Radar with one count of Possession with Intent to deliver.

The joint investigation between the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office and the Beckley Police Department took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Bradley area of Raleigh County.

Not many details on the investigation are being released at this time.

Clay County, WV (WOAY) – A Clay County man has been arrested on a murder charge.

According to a media release from the West Virginia State Police, Troopers and Deputies from Clay County responded to a report of a shooting Maysel, West Virginia, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

When law enforcement officers arrived, they found the victim, 31-year-old Savannah Keaton, of Massillon, Ohio, inside the residence, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Troopers say the suspect, 24-year-old Richard Grad of Maysel, WV, allegedly fled the scene following the shooting and later surrendered to police at an alternate location.

Richard Grad was taken into custody and charged with first degree murder. Following arraignment, Grad was transported to the Central Regional Jail.

The case remains under investigation by the West Virginia State Police.

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a security guard.

The shooting happened around 9:00 pm at the front gate in the Glade Springs housing development.

Investigators tell WOAY that they have the alleged suspect in custody, charged with murder.

The names of those involved are currently being withheld at this time.

The sheriff’s department is expected to release more information about the incident later today.

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Two men allegedly involved in a shooting last weekend have been arrested by the United States Marshals Cuffed Task Force.

Law enforcement arrested Darnell Mitchell and Christopher Schrewbury today.

Both men are from Raleigh County and were believed to be armed and dangerous before their capture.

They are facing multiple felony charges, including wanton endangerment stemming from a shooting that happened on Saturday, January 24, on Juniper Street in the Calloway Heights area.

The U.S. Marshals Cuffed Task Force is made up of local officers working with the U.S. Marshals Service.

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)  The Oak Hill Police Department says it is investigating the death of a woman at 113 1/2 Riner Avenue in Oak Hill.

Officers were dispatched after an ambulance crew requested law enforcement. The call came in at roughly 1:29 p.m.

Riner Avenue was briefly closed to accommodate the investigation. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the investigation.

The body has been sent to a medical examiner. There is no word yet on the cause of death, potential suspect, or possible charges.

We will continue to update you as we hear more.