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Posted: 12:12 AM Mar 25, 2008
Last Updated: 6:53 PM Mar 25, 2008
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The Cabell County Sheriff's Department says a Cabell-Midland student reported missing has returned home.

Deputies say Natasha Hill called her parents at about 10am Tuesday to tell them she was on her way home. They say she apparently ran away with her boyfriend.

Detectives say Hill's family doesn't want to file any charges.

Hill was reported missing on Monday afternoon when she didn't come home at the usual time. She's 17 years old, and a Junior at Cabell Midland High School.

Her parents say they were concerned because it was out of character for her.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I don't understand all of this "Trailer Trash" nonsense myself; people are people. I've lived him mobile homes as well as houses. Not everyone is born with a "silver spoon" in their mouth, (or in the case some of these coments, perhaps another orfice?)

Posted by: I'm with Nicole on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:04 PM
It's about a missing girl, her parents were worried, What's with the trailer trash in all caps?? (This is W VA, KY, & OH, most of the population lives in trailers) Does it matter if she lives in a trailer, an apartment, or a house? Nope she's someone's child and she was missing. Have some compassion, you never know when your going to need some yourself.

Posted by: Scott on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:44 AM
To Nicole and Debbie I still say what a waste of media time and police time and yes TYPICAL TRAILER TRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: nicole on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:51 AM
To Scott. How would you feel if you had kids and one of them went missing. huh? I dont think that you would have the same additude. And to Chrys same applies to you

Posted by: Debbie on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:07 AM
For that matter Scot who cares about you and your better than thou self?

Posted by: B on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:25 AM
Anonymous March 26: How can you complain about "Jesse"? "your post prove it?" It should have been "proves it." You may want to 'clean up' your own poor grammar before trying to criticize someone else for his or hers. "They that live in glass houses..."

Posted by: Chrys on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:55 AM
I agree with scott! WHO CARES!

Posted by: Dee [Black] Rigdon on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:53 PM
To the parent's of Natasha Hill. I was glad to hear she returned home and was safe.As you know my sisters and I grew up with you and your brother and sister'stogether, and think of you all often . hope your family is doing okay , and wish each of you the best.

Posted by: Scott on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:11 PM
with all the trouble in our area WHY are we still concerned about this TRAILER TRASH issue, people please what a waste of time......WHO CARES

Posted by: Beth on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Ohhh my goodness Thank God. my husband and I prayed for her. I am glad she is alright. I do not judge her, because we were all young at one time. In the future she will learn, when she has her own children, what she put her parents through.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Jesse you are stupid and your post prove it. Go learn how to read, find a law book and then come back and post when you have left your trailer and read a little more on the subject

Posted by: Jessica on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Maybe some community service would be a good punishment.. Jus a suggestion to her parents

Posted by: Jessica on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:16 PM
At 17 shes old enough to not only make her own choices but use her 17 year old charm to make her BF do what ever she wants they may or may not be n love whos to say i got married when i was 17 n that was almost 10 years ago n we are still going strong. He should not get n trouble but she should for wasting the HPD's time n energy she could have at least called or left a note so time n money could have been saved..

Posted by: Rumar on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I have no clue who she is or her family is. but, I'm happy that she made it home safe.

Posted by: parent on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:53 PM
please she is 16 years old and her focus should be a career and/or college or extra curricular activities, do not say they are in love. A 16 y.o and a 19 y.o can not afford a life together and I do not want to pay them welfare checks after a couple of kids. Get an education, get a job then worry about love....parents teach your children responsibility to themselves as well to you as their parents. My child is not allowed to date someone with no goals in life... Parents set higher expectations and your children may follow them.... my child does not date anyone who does not have goals and the goals are not being in love and running off together... get a life

Posted by: Misty on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Kids will do stupid things they are young just be happy these kids made it home Its not like they murder anyone just young kids being kids Give them a Break It just shows that she had a good relationship with her mother to call her after what she pull. Least she knew she could count on her mom

Posted by: To Lisa on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Don't you think it's a little much asking what her punishment will be? Take care of you & yours and allow them to do the same. Just be glad that they are home & safe.

Posted by: Beth Ann on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Before I made my last comment, I didnt read any of the comments, but now I did and some of you people are so rude and mean. Trailer trash? get real, she seems far from that. pressing charges on this young man? do you even have kids? I am glad they are back home and I wouldnt worry about the negative comments. It is easy to hide behind a computer screen and say these things.

Posted by: Beth Ann on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:30 PM
I am glad she came home safe, I dont know her or her family, but was praying for her safe return.

Posted by: P.J. on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Thank you to everyone who remembered our family in your prayers throughout these LONG couple of days.And to WSAZ for you assitance in trying to help locate our girl. We, as a family, are just eternally grateful for having Tausha home safe. And for everyone else...your harsh words fall on deaf ears as nothing is more important than our Tausha and her safety and well being. Your Aunt P.J. Love you Tausha...

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM
to all you people wanting to press charges on this boy give me a break what makes him the bad guy? this is two kids who think they are in love ABOUT the same age just be thankful for a happy ending to this story we hear about the sad endings to often!!GOOD LUCK YOU CRAZY KIDS!! Stupid move though you worried your parents for no reason and could have gotten in big trouble too!!

Posted by: Girls on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I have teenaged daughters and the age difference of 2 years is not enough to put this guy in jail for...if they were allowing the relationship before...let them be. They probably know that they made a mistake and I am glad that they are both safe.

Posted by: kk on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:44 AM
anytime someone is missing it is IMPORTANT to take it seriously! If it were my daughter or son I would ask for help because these days you never know. do you all remember being teenagers? I do and growing up you live and learn! I'm sure we all made mistakes which we later regretted! It is hard being a teenager in todays world and dealing with all the feelings and emotions that come with that age. We should not judge them just be happy they are back home safe and sound!! Being 17 doesn't make you dumb! I for one married at 17 raised 2 wonderful children and will be celebrating a 30 year anniversary in Aug! I know my parents would have preferred I waited but I knew what I wanted to do and it worked out rather well. I wish them all the best of luck.

Posted by: Anon. on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Glad she made it home safe...but she most DEFINITELY needs to be punished for her foolish actions.

Posted by: sick of it on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM
He Does NOT need prosecuted. Ever since I started dating, I dated people two years ahead of me. My husband is 3 years older than me. I did so because my maturity level matched theirs and not the ones the same age. The way you people talk no one should be able to date after 17 anyone less than that. Many high school sweethearts get married and don't stop dating because one turned 18. If both parties were willing to go then there is only punishment for one. This reminds me of peoples comments when they allow their 16 year old to continue dating an 18 year old and the 16 year old gets pregnant. The first thing the parent does to escape blame is ruin the 18 yr olds life by crying rape. Doesn't matter how willing both were to have sex. It only matters the age. That is stupid. This generation of parents needs to learn to take responsiblility and not sugar coat for their precious little children. All you are doing is creating a materialistic "I don't deserve punishment" group.

Posted by: K on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I hope that the partents aren't to hard on their daughter. I had trouble with my teenage daughter and if you are to hard on them, you loose them. I learned from my mistake.

Posted by: Jesse on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:53 AM
To Teresa, I'm sorry for using the word hiding. I wasn't meaning that he was literally hiding her, I'm a mother,and I was a teenager too. I know a 17 year old can make their own decisions. However there is a fine line between childhood and adulthood and that is the age of 18. Unfortunately that is the age between these two individuals. Even though these two are so close in age, your son is THE adult in this situation and should've known better.

Posted by: Huntington on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Hey, everyone with all the mean and negative comments to post... why not just be happy that this isn't another Leah Hickman? What do you think Leah's parents are thinking now. Do you think they're saying "wow, if that was my kid I'd sure punish her!" No... they'd just be grateful to have their daughter back. Kids make foolish mistakes. I agree with below...her embarassment is punishment enough. Make too much of a spectacle of her and the next kid that runs away with a local boyfriend...or worse, some freak she met on the net... WON'T come home.

Posted by: Lisa on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:51 AM
So what is going to happen to her? What is her punishment for doing this to her parents and putting them through this. ? Fact is she probably thinks its funny and is not one bit embarrassed by it. She will most likely brag about it to her friends. So what is the punishment? What will the HPD do to her for this act of wrong judgement?

Posted by: BillB on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:34 AM
To Scott: I think you are way out of line. O I forgot your kids are perfect.

Posted by: BillB on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:30 AM
To Melissa: I may be wrong but I think they would have had to cross state lines for this To be illegal. Sometimes kids don't think. I don't think he should be charged with anything.I am glad they are ok.

Posted by: Ky gal on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:47 AM
I'm glad they are home and ok, But next time just let somebody know where your going and all this people on here wont be in your business.

Posted by: Amy on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:06 AM
In WV its only illegal if the person is under 16.

Posted by: 18 year old girl on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:19 AM
She must be embarrassed. She knew just what she was doing, I don't blame the parents at all. It's hard to keep someone from 'dating' someone. She made that choice, it's her fault. Now everyone can see her face and knows just who she is, and that she made that poor decision, that is punishment enough. I'm glad she is back home and safe, but her embarrassment is pretty amusing.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:58 PM
IF SHE IS NOT TAUGHT A LESSON, THEN SHE WILL NEVER LEARN FROM HER MISTAKES...PARENTS-TOUGH LOVE-IS HARD BUT RIGHT NOW YOUR DAUGHTER NEEDS IT...TAKE A STAND WITH HER AND LET HER KNOW THESE KIND OF ACTIONS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED....

Posted by: MELISSA on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:50 PM
THE FAMILY DOESN'T WANT TO PRESS CHARGES!! ISN'T THAT KIDNAPPING FOR AN ADULT TO TAKE A MINOR? WHY DOES THE FAMILY HAVE A CHOICE? THAT IS WHAT IS WRONG.. PEOPLE WON'T STAND UP AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT. HE NEEDS LOCKED UP AND SHE NEEDS SOME TYPE OF COUNSELING!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:58 PM
"Wasted time, should face charges, foolish little girl, blah blah blah..." Wow, judgmental much? What is wrong with you people?? Why can't you be glad that they returned home safely and leave the family in peace now to sort out their problems instead of tearing them down. Or would you rather something worse had happened to "justify" the use of the media and the police. Geez. At any rate, I'm glad they are safe, and that no charges are going to be filed. We were all teenagers once who made bad decisions.

Posted by: Parent of a teenage daughter. on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Why press charges on this young man. Age hasn't been an issue in this relationship up until now. If the parents didnt like the age diffrence she should not have been allowed to date him. At 17 she knew what she was doing. The parents are just as much to blame. Just maybe your daughter is just a typical teenage and not a perfect angel. Why ruin this young mans life for something both choose to do!

Posted by: Scott on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:13 PM
what a waste of time, the police are busy enough with drug dealers, REAL missing persons and etc. Typical trailer trash!!!!!

Posted by: millie on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:54 PM
glad these kids are back home.wsaz even show's her picture but alot of times kids in foster care come up missing or run aways.and it is never talk about its a shame they are just a number to cps i see pictures of missing kids posted at walmart. it would be good if wsaz would post more missing kids on this site

Posted by: Amanda on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:13 PM
This girl needs to be in big trouble. She has no business runnig away from home with somebody she hardly knows. Her boyfriend to boot!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Wheels on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:03 PM
I witnessed the most fearful father in my entire life this morning and I was sick to my stomach until I found out his worry was put to rest. If you people writing the negative comments about this young man feel justified, more power to you. I would just like you to know that the fear of losing a child be it male or female is a horrendous feeling and I would hope you would learn to be more sympathetic to the entire situation. Try and think outside the box.

Posted by: K on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:24 PM
I dont believe the boyfriend should get charged for this. She is capable of making her own choices in life. Everyone has to choose a road that is right for them... she's only 17 she'll get back on her feet.. you know as well as I do most of us have been there.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:13 PM
don't call the next time she i missing.

Posted by: D on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:06 PM
I am glad they are home safe and sound. Kids well...will be kids. One of these days (when you're older) you guys will wonder why you put your parents through this.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:49 PM
They just wasted the time of the police and the media. They should have to pay for it. I feel sorry for the families and friends who were probably worried sick.

Posted by: Steve on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM
This young man is going to be facing charges over this . He is an adult and should have known better . As of now, the Prosecutor is filing papers on him , and rightfully so !

Posted by: LOL on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Young love, nothing is out of character. She knew what she was doing and so did Wes. She's home, she was never made to leave with him. Glad both are back safe & sound.

Posted by: James on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:11 PM
What a foolish little girl.

Posted by: Jennifer on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I just wanted to write and ask the question if anyone has spoken to her bus driver that drove the bus she was on? I am not sure if it still this way, but when I went to CMHS, we would have to switch buses at Barboursville Middle and then go to CMHS so it would have been really easy for someone to get off the bus and disappear. Do they still do this and that would be the reason for asking the bus driver if he/she saw her get off the bus at BMS? Maybe that would lead to a clue like if the person she is suspected to be with maybe picked her up at BMS? I hope they find her soon..

Posted by: Shelly on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I hope you find her safe and sound.I can't imagine how worried and upset this family must be. All our prayers are with you.

Posted by: Teresa on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM
I am the mother of Wes and we were ALL worried sick about both of these kids. Wes did not force her to go. It was her choice!! He had no intention of hiding her from anybody so Jesse, get your facts straight!! I think we should all be thankful that they are home safe and sound and not another statistic.

Posted by: Jesse on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I used to work with her mom. I am now employed at Smoking Joes in B'ville. I am heartbroken to hear about this, hopefully she is ok and safe with this Wes guy. This is an underage child and he should face charges if he is hiding her from her family and preventing her from going to school. Toshia has been in the store several times, we'll keep an eye out for her. We're praying for her safe return.

Posted by: P.J. on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Tausha is a wonderful girl..This IS completely out of character for her..I only pray our family can celebrate her safe return. Love to my brother and our entire family..

Posted by: Samantha on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:08 AM
They are home:)

Posted by: lauren on Mar 25, 2008 at 11:06 AM
I am a student at Spring Valley, my class was talking about her this morning and they said it isnt anything to be worried about because she is just trying to have fun with her boyfriend, and that isn't something to be worried about, they said "She'll come back eventually"....but it is soemething to be worried about. Anything could happen to her, you don't know if her boyfriend has done something to her or what, and with the huntington police department, they may never find her.

Posted by: Ds on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:55 AM
My heart goes out to her family and I pray that she will return home, safe and sound.

Posted by: Scott on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I sure hope police talked to the bus driver. Did all the students arrive at school? How did this child get off the guarded CMHS campus? Or, how did a non-student get on campus to pick her up? Sad.

Posted by: readthis on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:31 AM
maybe her and the boy ran off to get married

Posted by: Buffy on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Sherry and family, I hope she comes home soon and safe. Tasha, if you read this, please go home, or at least call your Mom and Dad and let them know you're okay. You are in everyone's thoughts and prayers kiddo.

Posted by: cosmo on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:03 AM
on the look out...

Posted by: Charity on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:29 AM
I hate this for the family. I hope she is doing fine and pray for her safe return. Bless you all!

Posted by: Kathy on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:14 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hill family.

Posted by: reader on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Thanks for the picture. I will for sure be on the lookout for her and the truck. God bless you.

Posted by: chris on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Stories about this is what makes me madd! You dont know if something really happened to them or if it was because they didnt get the video game they wanted and decided to run away. If they did just run away then when they are found they need to be punished!

Posted by: Karen on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:27 AM
I will keep my eyes open wide. I can't imagine what your going through. I have two daughters and i would be worried sick too. Your family are in my prayers and i pray that she returns home soon!!!! God Bless!!!

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