Final Decisions, Statements of Charges, and Notices of Hearings

The following is a list of Statements of Charges, Notices of Hearings, Final Decisions, and other public documents in complaint matters before the Ethics Commission.

ARCHIVE:  These documents for the years 2009 to 2025 are maintained for historical reference only and may not meet current accessibility standards.  For an accessible version(s), contact ethics@wv.gov.


Case No(s).RespondentDocuments/Status
VCRB 2025-63Larry Thomas, member, Tyler County Board of EducationConciliation Agreement
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2022-44Stephen L. Deweese, former Mayor of Putnam CountyConciliation Agreement
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2024-116Richard Martin, former Mayor of ReedyConciliation Agreement 
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
​VCRB 2024-05​Matthew "Scotty" Adams, former Chief Deputy, Brooke County Sheriff'sConciliation Agreement
AMENDED Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2018-26​​Lloyd "Allen" Cogar, City of Richwood, former Ch​ief of PoliceConciliation Agreement
Order to Continue Hearing
Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2022-02​Lillie Junkins, Vice Mayor, City of ClarksburgFinal Decision and Order
Second Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing
Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2022-03​Gary Keith, City Council Member, City of ClarksburgConciliation Agreement
Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2022-04​James E. Marino, Mayor, City of ClarksburgFinal Decision and Order
Second Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing
Amended Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2020-71​Daniel Elliott, former Conservation Technician, Tygarts Valley Conservation DistrictFinal Decision and Order
Fourth Amended Notice of Hearing
Third Amended Notice of Hearing
Second Amended Notice of Hearing
Order of Continuance
Amended Notice of Hearing
Stipulations
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
 VCRB 2021-24Gregory Stewart, former Ohio County AdministratorConciliation Agreement
Order Granting Motion to Continue
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
​ VCRB 2021-30Lisa Holstein, Threat Preparedness Coordinator, Boone County Health DeptConciliation Agreement
Order Continuing Hearing
Amended Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2017-05Michelle Malone, Manager, River Road Public Service DistrictConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
CIC 2017-02Cheryle M. Hall, former Clerk, Court of Claims​Final Decision and Order
Amended Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2014-126J. Michael Ihle, former Mayor of the City of Ravenswood​Final Decision and Order
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
 VCRB 2015-116Eric L. Hodges, former Wayne County AssessorFinal Decision and Order
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
CIC 2014-14Eugene R. Thorn, former Employee of the WV Wildlife Center, WV DNRFinal Decision and Order
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2014-06John W. Hawkins, former Sheriff of Barbour CountyConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
Probable Cause Order
VCRB 2013-49 
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VCRB 2013-53
BIll Pauley, Mayor of the Town of MarmetConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 VCRB 2012-12Paula Boggs, Council Member, City of PiedmontAmendment to Final Decision and Order
Final Decision and Order
Notice of Consolidation of Hearings
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2012-13Grace Russell, Council Member, City of PiedmontAmendment to Final Decision and Order
Final Decision and Order
Notice of Consolidation of Hearings
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2014-04Gregory T. Haynes, Employee, Union Public Service DistrictConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2014-06Darrell E.Pauley, Employee, Union Public Service DistrictConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2014-02William V. Ashley, Employee, Union Public Service District​​Conciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2013-02Bernard "Bernie" Fazzini, Harrison County CommissionerConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 CIC 2013-03Bernard "Bernie" Fazzini, Harrison County CommissionerConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 CIC 2012-01Robin C. Capehart, President, West Liberty UniversityConciliation Agreement
Order Continuing Hearing
Second Amended Notice of Hearing
Amended Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2012-15Drema Bias Evans, Raleigh County AssessorConciliation Agreement
Amended Notice of Hearing
Agreed Order Continuing Hearing 
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2009-04William Perry, former Chief Deputy Assessor,​ Monongalia CountyFinal Decision and Order
Amended Notice of Public Hearing
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2009-09 
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VCRB 2011-04
Emmett S. Pugh, Mayor of BeckleyConciliation Agreement
Order Approving Conciliation Agreement 
Statement of Charges/Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2009-33Jeffrey Hutchinson, Director, Kanawha County Parks and RecreationConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing  
CIC 2010-06Jeffrey Hutchinson, Director, Kanawha County Parks and RecreationConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
CIC 2011-03Robert Daquilante, former Superintendent, Ritchie County Schools​​Conciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2009-19Robert Daquilante, former Superintendent, Ritchie County SchoolsConciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 VCRB 2007-25William Perry, Chief Deputy Assessor, Monongalia CountyFinal Decision and Order
Amended Statement of Charges; Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges
VCRB 2008-07Eugene McKenzie, Mayor of RainelleComplaint is closed due to death of Respondent.
Amended Notice of Hearing
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 VCRB 2008-20Roger Wolfe, former Mayor, City of DunbarOrder Granting Petition to Enforce Final Order
Commission's Final Decision and Order
Circuit Court Petition to Enforce Final Order
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
VCRB 2009-01Martin Shaffer, Council Member, City of ClarksburgConciliation Agreement and Order Approving Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing
 CIC 2008-​02Ken Merritt, former Wood County Sheriff​Conciliation Agreement
Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing