Fayette County, WV (WOAY) A man is facing charges after West Virginia State Police say he repeatedly drove near the home of a Fayette County Family Court judge and made concerning statements during an investigation.
According to a criminal complaint, Trooper T.D. Richardson was contacted by the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office to investigate a stalking complaint involving Fayette County Family Court Judge Matthew England.
Judge England told investigators that 79-year-old Larry Dickerson of Fayetteville had driven past his residence on numerous occasions.
Family members reportedly observed a gold Ford passenger vehicle slowly circling the area while the driver appeared to be watching the property.
Police said the vehicle was later identified through motor vehicle registration records.
Judge England told troopers he believed the encounters stemmed from a 2018 family court case over which he presided.
He also told investigators Dickerson had previously mailed him a letter expressing dissatisfaction with both Judge England and the Fayette County Family Court.
Troopers later interviewed Dickerson at his residence after advising him of his Miranda rights.
According to the complaint, Dickerson expressed frustration with the Fayette County court system and allegedly told investigators he drove near Judge England’s home in hopes of “witnessing karma” take place.
When asked to explain the statement, investigators said Dickerson referenced the deaths of another judge and a former attorney, claiming “karma caught up” to them.
According to the complaint, Dickerson again stated he hoped to see Judge England “catch karma” and also remarked that while the Bible teaches people to “turn the other cheek,” he was “not built like that.”
State Police determined the statements, along with Dickerson’s repeated trips near the judge’s residence despite not living in the area, warranted his arrest.
Dickerson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the West Virginia State Police Oak Hill Detachment for processing.
He awaits further court proceedings in Southern Regional Jail on charges of intimidation and retaliation against public officers, with a $50,000 cash-only bail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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