MON SHERIFFS Damson, Christopher S., 25, possession, Feb. 3, Deputy Hunn. Wheeler, Travis James, 26, obstructing, Feb. 11, Deputy Alexander. Cadle, Elizabeth, 22, burglary, Feb. 18, Deputy King. Gooden, Michael […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Howard, Tevin, 29, possession with intent, conspiracy, domestic battery, Feb. 13, Deputy Alexander. Richie, John P., 37, five counts petit larceny, Feb. 8, Deputy Cunningham. STATE POLICE Nagy, […]
Suspect still sought in January Summers School Road hit and run
Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies are still searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Summers School Road in Monongalia County nearly one month ago. On Jan. 25, […]
Nonprofit program helps West Virginia women work toward nontraditional careers
MORGANTOWN — Since 2000, West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) has helped women in the Mountain State break into nontraditional careers by giving them the training and skills needed to thrive […]
Two brothers found guilty in 2021 Granville burglary
A two-and-half-day jury trial in Monongalia County Circuit Court resulted in a guilty verdict for two Preston County brothers accused of kidnapping, first degree robbery, assault during commission of a […]
Star City PD finds fentanyl during traffic stop; more at nearby motel
Two individuals are being held at North Central Regional Jail after Star City Police conducted a traffic stop which led to the discovery of fentanyl in the vehicle and in […]
Driver under the influence flees from Westover patrolman
A Morgantown man is in custody after he allegedly attempted to flee from a Westover Police officer while under the influence. According to court documents, Patrolman Carver of Westover PD […]
Morgantown firefighters rescue dog trapped at cliff base
A dog was reunited with its owners Wednesday after Morgantown firefighters rescued it from a precarious situation at the Cobun Creek Reservoir Tuesday evening. Local resident Tina Sager was walking […]
Westover man confesses to 1985 cold case murder of teen Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Watkins
“Because it wasn’t solved.” That’s why Preston County deputies chose to reopen the nearly four-decade-old cold case murder of 13-year-old Jeremiah “Jerry” Matthew Watkins, Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt said. Now, […]
Weekend burglar found still inside home
A weekend burglary in broad daylight on Willey Street resulted in the arrest of a Morgantown man after the homeowners returned to find him still inside their residence. Morgantown Police […]
