The FBI’s third annual teen academy, held Tuesday at the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) in Clarksburg, saw over 80 students from 30 area high schools, including eight […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Police seek suspect in Monday night shooting
Local police are seeking information regarding a shooting Monday evening on Don Knotts Boulevard near the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. At about 9:16 p.m. Monday, Morgantown Police officers responded to […]
Arrest made after reckless driver hits school bus, others in Star City
A Michigan man is facing charges after he crashed into several vehicles, including a school bus, in Star City, while recklessly fleeing from police. The pursuit began on Oct. 19 when […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFFS Wilfong, Robert Charles, 49, obstructing, trespassing, Oct. 16, Deputy Martin Jr. Jenkins, Curtis L., 61, domestic battery, Oct. 20, Deputy King. Tulshi, Ganesh Singh, 41, burglary, Oct. 20, […]
Former WVU professor accused of stealing grant funds, fleeing to China
A former West Virginia University professor who was federally indicted in 2020 on two counts of federal program fraud after investigators say he embezzled thousands of dollars in federal grant […]
Hearing waived by former child advocate employee
The Morgantown woman accused of distribution of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct waived her right to a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday morning in Monongalia County Magistrate […]
Former DHHR threat preparedness director indicted for approving millions in COVID tests without verification
A former official within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is facing federal charges after investigators say he lied to federal agents and before a federal […]
Hearing for former court advocacy office worker set for Monday
The former CASA for Kids office staff member accused of distribution of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday morning in Monongalia […]
Preparing for the unthinkable — county agencies train active school-shooter scenarios
Law enforcement agencies and first responders from across the county were at University High School throughout the day Friday working on their strategies, tactics and communications in the event of […]
Mon Sheriff’s Department awarded check from treasurer’s unclaimed gun auction
West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore stopped by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon to present the department with an unclaimed property check that came from a gun auction […]
