MON SHERIFF Jenkins, Christina Jolene, 44, domestic assault, Oct. 10, Deputy Summers. Moraites, Rex Eugene, 52, domestic battery, Oct. 12, Deputy French. MORGANTOWN POLICE Barber III, Samuel Deshon, 20, possession […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Westover man facing murder charges among those indicted in Preston County
The man who allegedly confessed to the 1985 murder of 13-year-old Jeremiah “Jerry” Matthew Watkins was indicted for first-degree murder earlier this week by a Preston County grand jury. According […]
Hazelton inmate found guilty of attack on prison guard
An inmate previously housed at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Hazelton in Bruceton Mills will now serve additional time behind bars after he was convicted of assaulting a correctional officer […]
Preston County teacher facing child abuse charges
A Preston County teacher faces child abuse charges after allegedly putting duct tape over a student’s mouth and binding the child’s hands. Cassandra “Candi” Diann Sisler, 43, of Terra Alta, […]
Low-sensory nights at local mini-golf course allow everyone to join the Halloween fun
A local miniature golf course will cut back on its usual bells and whistles to welcome those who may not be comfortable in an unpredictable environment for “low-sensory night.” Dr. […]
Masontown man charged with grand larceny
A Preston County man is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the home of a relative, then running from police. State Police troopers in Kingwood received a complaint […]
U.S. Marshals still searching for Fairmont shooting suspect
The U.S. Marshals Service is still on the hunt for a fugitive wanted for a kidnapping and attempted murder in Fairmont earlier this year. Jamie Ray Jones, 30, is the […]
MPD hopeful to lead women to their “blue” calling with open house
The Morgantown Police Department hosted its first open house for women Wednesday evening at the Morgantown Public Safety Training Facility on Earl L. Core Road to encourage local women to […]
Suspect in Morgantown shooting found in Virginia
The suspect from a shooting incident on Water Street in Morgantown last month has been located and taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service. According to an update from […]
Mon deputies searching for missing Morgantown woman
Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 32-year-old woman who was reported missing last week in Morgantown. A press release authorized by Monongalia County Sheriff Perry […]
