NUCFD firefighter charged with three felonies in rock attack

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette

Man charged with burglary threw rocks at home and wife

A Northern Union County Fire Department firefighter has been charged with three felony charges after throwing rocks at his wife’s home.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Randall E. Riffle Jr., 48, of 14678 Snyder Road and charged him with one count of first-degree felony aggravated burglary as well as one count each of felonious assault and domestic violence.

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