08/28/2026
Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Wilkins announces that on August 26, 2026, jury trial was held in the matter of State of West Virginia vs. Paul Dominick Mignano, III, with the Honorable Steven L. Shaffer presiding.
Mignano, age 33, a current resident of Randolph County, WV, was tried on four counts of Wanton Endangerment with a Fi***rm stemming from allegations that on March 29, 2026, Mr. Mignano pointed a loaded fi***rm at his ex-girlfriend and three other individuals, including two minors, during an argument with said ex-girlfriend at her parent’s home in Douglas, WV. Two witnesses stated that Mr. Mignano “cocked” the gun and pointed it at everyone.
Following the two-day trial, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all four charges. Each count of Wanton Endangerment with a Fi***rm carries a possible sentence of a definite term of years of not less than one year nor more than five years, or, in the discretion of the court, confined in the county jail for not more than one year, or fined not less than $250 nor more than $2,500. Sentencing was scheduled for November 13, 2026, and he was remanded to the Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
The case was investigated by the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office, along with the West Virginia State Police. Specifically, Ms. Wilkins would like to thank Sgt. B.T. Zirk, who conducted the investigation, along with Cpl. B.M. Gidley and Trp. G.P. Hahn of the WVSP, who assisted in the investigation, for their hard work and dedication to this case along with the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office for providing courtroom security throughout the trial to ensure public safety.
The case was prosecuted by Savannah Wilkins, Prosecuting Attorney along with Kyler Carlisle, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, who each would like to express sincere gratitude to the witnesses for their participation in the case as well as to the members of the jury for carefully weighing the evidence and providing a verdict that achieves justice not only for the victims but also for the citizens of Tucker County.
