Suspect Wanted for Triple Stabbing Found in Kanawha County Dumpster

Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 30, 2026 —

Authorities have apprehended Kelcey Nicholas, a 42-year-old individual sought in connection with a triple stabbing incident. Nicholas was discovered on [Date of Discovery – Not Provided] hiding inside a dumpster in the Clendenin area of Kanawha County.

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office or relevant law enforcement agency was reportedly involved in the search and subsequent apprehension. The specific circumstances leading to Nicholas being wanted for a triple stabbing were not detailed in the available information. Details regarding the timeline of the alleged stabbings, the identity or condition of the victims, or the precise location where the stabbings occurred were not provided.

Law enforcement located Nicholas concealed within a dumpster. The specific agency that made the discovery or the timeline of the search leading up to his capture were not explicitly stated. Information regarding any resistance encountered during the arrest, or any immediate charges filed following his apprehension, has not been released.

Kelcey Nicholas is identified as being 42 years of age. The charges he faces are related to a triple stabbing incident. The current status of his detainment and any upcoming legal proceedings are pending further information from the authorities involved. The investigation into the triple stabbing is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.

The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Any further developments regarding “what happened next” are not available in the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Lawrence on woay.com, see more information here.

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