Man arrested after chasing family member with a needle

A domestic disturbance in Wyoming County, WV, led to the arrest of Travis Lester, who reportedly threatened family members with a needle while under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded at approximately 7:38 PM at a residence on Ramey Addition Road, prompting a response from Sgt. Hedinger of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department after reports of a violent altercation.

Upon arriving at the scene, Cpl. Grimmette found Lester in the garage and brought him outside. He exhibited erratic movements and admitted to being under the influence of drugs. Officers detained him without incident and placed him into a patrol vehicle for safety.

According to a family member, Lester had been "tweaking out" in the garage and had stolen money from them. When confronted about his actions, he allegedly chased one family member with a needle, leading her to flee in fear and suffer a fall. This woman, who is pregnant, subsequently called 911 for assistance.

Lester was arrested and charged with domestic assault before being transported to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department for processing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the confrontation, but the case remains under investigation as authorities look into the details surrounding the events.