Charleston Huntington, WV, September 23, 2026 —

A woman has been arrested and charged with murder and arson in connection with a house fire in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The charges follow an investigation into the incident, during which the remains of two individuals were discovered at the scene.

Authorities have not yet released the names of the arrested woman or the two victims found deceased. The specific circumstances leading to the fire and the subsequent discovery of the bodies remain under active investigation by local law enforcement agencies. Details regarding the timeline of events, including the date of the fire and the arrest, have not been publicly disclosed.

The investigation is being conducted by the Harpers Ferry Police Department and potentially other state and local agencies. Further information, such as the cause of the fire, the manner of the victims’ deaths, and the relationship between the accused and the deceased, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Information concerning the legal proceedings, including court dates or potential bond amounts, was not available at the time of this report.

The charges of murder and arson indicate a serious criminal investigation is underway, involving allegations of intentional acts that resulted in fatalities and destruction of property. Updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available from official sources.


Story summarized from the original created by Jessica Patterson on www.wowktv.com, see more information here.

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