A Morgantown man is being held at Tygart Valley Regional Jail after he allegedly attempted to flee from law enforcement Wednesday evening in Preston County, crashing his vehicle multiple times. […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Additional magistrates to help with current heavy caseload
It has been more than two decades since Monongalia County has had five magistrate court judges, but thanks to a comprehensive court bill, HB 3332, passed by the West Virginia […]
Mon county man convicted of 2021 burglary, sexual assault
A Morgantown man faces decades in prison after he was found guilty of burglary, second-degree sexual assault, strangulation, domestic battery and harassment during a two-day trial in Monongalia County Circuit […]
Mon County man accused of threatening to shoot Municipal Court clerks
Police were called after a man allegedly made terroristic threats to employees at the Morgantown Municipal Court Tuesday. According to the Morgantown Police Department, Paul Vincent Wilburn, 54, of Morgantown […]
Former medical practice COO, physician charged with bank fraud
The former chief operating officer of Wedgewood Physicians Inc., as well as a former physician, are facing federal bank fraud charges after authorities say they stole more than $650,000 from […]
Freezing temperatures predicted to rise throughout the week
A sudden temperature drop overnight combined with heavy snowfall caused less than ideal conditions for area commuters Tuesday morning. AccuWeather Meteorologist John Gresiak said temperatures in the area dropped from […]
Two in custody after carjacking, police chase
Two men were taken into custody Saturday after allegedly taking a vehicle at gunpoint and leading police on a pursuit through areas of Morgantown and Kingwood Pike. The owner of […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFFHenderson, Shelby Lyn, 30, receiving or transferring stolen vehicle, March 3, Deputy Martin Jr.Wise, Jaden Donavan, 24, domestic battery, harassment, March 5, Deputy King.Horne, Rasheed Tyree, 19, obstructing, violation […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Weber, Misti D., 46, domestic assault, destruction of property, March 11, Deputy Martin Jr. MORGANTOWN POLICE Baucan, Michael Allen, 41, possession, Feb. 28, Officer Iambamrung. WESTOVER POLICE Newberry, […]
Student facing charges after posting threat on Yik Yak
A threat made through the Yik Yak social media application caught the attention of West Virginia University Police and ended in criminal charges. According to a criminal complaint, on March […]
