State Police seek Branchland man wanted for terroristic threats after he threatened police, magistrate

Community Bulletin

Wilson Martino Dental's Buckhannon office at 19 E. Main Street says a patient with a dental emergency will be seen within 24 hours of calling, and most of the time the same day. Its "We Cater to Cowards" approach features everything from gentle-injection options to drill-less fillings for anxious patients. Read more →

This story brought to you paywall-free, courtesy of the My Buckhannon team and our community partners

On Friday, March 25, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Cpl. E.R. Robinett was contacted by a Wayne County magistrate in reference to a terrorist threat sent by text message on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

The suspect, Denny Lee Adkins, 42, of Branchland, W.Va., is currently wanted on unrelated charges of strangulation and domestic battery. Denny Adkins has allegedly made recent threats to shoot a Wayne County magistrate and any law enforcement officer who would attempt to arrest him.

Denny Adkins’ whereabouts are unknown at this time. Anyone with information on the location of Denny Adkins should call the West Virginia State Police at (304) 272-5131. This investigation is active and ongoing.

Local Businesses

Jen Kesling

Recent Stories

Ashley Ryan Spencer

Ashley Ryan Spencer, 53, of Kanawha Head, WV, died October 27, 2026. A former Corhart Refractories employee, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Obituary Ashley Ryan Spencer

Patricia F. Riggs Strader

Patricia F. Riggs Strader, 97, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on October 20 at her son’s home in Toccoa, GA. She was a devoted nurse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Obituary Patricia F. Riggs Strader