Kanawha County, WV – Authorities are asking for the public’s help this week as deputies search for a man wanted in connection with ongoing property issues in St. Albans.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Stanley Duval Smith is the focus of this week’s Wanted Wednesday alert. Investigators say a property in St. Albans, commonly referred to by neighbors as “tent city,” has been a long-running concern due to reported safety issues and alleged criminal activity in the area.
Sheriff’s officials state that Smith was given multiple opportunities over several years to clean up the property but allegedly failed to do so. A summons was later issued ordering him to appear before a magistrate. Authorities say Smith did not appear in court as required.
As a result, a warrant has now been issued for Smith’s arrest on charges of Operating an Open Dump and Unlawful Disposal of Litter, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies report they have attempted to locate Smith but have so far been unsuccessful.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Stanley Duval Smith is urged to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division at 304-357-0157 or submit a tip through the department’s website at kanawhasheriff.us.
Authorities stress that anyone who is wanted is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents living near the property say concerns about safety and quality of life have persisted for years, making the case a priority for local officials.
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