309 S.E.2d 101 STATE of West Virginia v. Fred WATTS. No. 15840.Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. November 14, 1983. Page 603 Syllabus by the Court 1. “The essential elements of the offense [receiving or concealing stolen property] created by [W. Va. Code, 61-3-18 [1931]] are: (1) The property must have been previously stolen […]