Corbett Shawn Plumley, 31, of Salt Rock, has been arrested in charged with the murder of James Topping of Harts.
Corbett Shawn Plumley, 31, has been charged with the murder of 84-year-old James K. Topping of Harts after Topping allegedly walked into his home and caught burglars stealing drugs.
On February 20, 2009, West Virginia State Police Senior Trooper N. W. Samples of the Hamlin detachment responded to the scene of a burglary/home invasion on Little Harts Creek Road, in Harts.
The victim, James Topping, reportedly told police that a masked individual invaded his home and attacked him.
A press release from the WVSP, said that, according to the victim, the individual stole a bottle of prescription medication and an undisclosed amount of money.
The report said the victim received injuries which required him to be transported to Logan (Regional Medical Center) for treatment. As the victim’s condition deteriorated, he was flown by HealthNet helicopter to Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Five days later, Topping died while in the hospital. Later that day, WVSP Senior Trooper N.W. Samples and Senior Trooper G.H. Ellis III of the Hamlin detachment, arrested Plumley and charged him with Toppings’ murder.
The police report said Topping’s death was the result of injuries received during the altercation on February 20 during the allegedly home invasion.
No additional details were available as of press time Thursday morning.
The WVSP is encouraging anyone with information related to this crime to call the Hamlin Detachment at 304-824-3101.
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