Local miner tries to rob lounge

A local coal miner is behind bars for allegedly robbing the Hot Spot lounge in Westover with an air gun.

The robbery happened Thursday morning, after 23 year-old Eric Wade finished his shift. Wade allegedly armed himself with an air pistol, walked into the business, and demanded cash from the clerk. But the clerk pressed an alarm and when Wade tried to make his exit police were waiting for him at the door.