The court case for a Morgantown man accused of first-degree arson in relation to a Nov. 28 fire at a Grant Avenue apartment will move forward to Monongalia County Circuit […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Masontown grandfather charged with child neglect after wild car ride
A Preston County grandfather is facing child neglect charges after state troopers witnessed him driving erratically with his grandchildren in the vehicle. During an unrelated traffic stop on Wednesday, a […]
Sophia salutes Morgantown police officers
Five-year-old Sophia Richards loves to support police officers and other first responders. Since the summer of 2020, she has visited various police and fire departments throughout her home state of […]
Governor chooses Perri Jo DeChristopher for next Mon County Circuit Court judge
With the retirement of Judge Phillip D. Gaujot set at the end of December, Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that he is appointing Perri Jo DeChristopher to fill Gaujot’s seat […]
Pittsburgh man accused of robbing Rowlesburg bank
A Pennsylvania man is in custody after allegedly robbing the Clear Mountain Bank in Rowlesburg, and this is not the first time he’s faced similar charges. Preston County Sheriff’s Department, […]
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DUI RELATEDHuntley Jr., Kenneth Leslie, 61, driving while license suspended – DUI, DUI – 3rd or subsequent offense, Dec. 12, Deputy Thompson.Dunlap, Jordan M., 38, driving while license revoked – […]
Hearing waived for man accused of Walnut Street murder
A preliminary hearing held Monday afternoon for the suspect in a fatal Sept. 18 shooting downtown was waived in exchange for early discovery from prosecution. Eric Alastaire Sneed, 34, of […]
Deputies purchase gifts for almost 75 local kids at “Shop with a Deputy” event
With the assistance of nearly 75 local children, deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department completed a thorough investigation of Walmart’s toy department during their annual Shop with a Deputy […]
Kingwood Trooper retires after 27-plus years in law enforcement
After 27 1/2 years of service as a West Virginia State Trooper, Sergeant John Wyatt retired Friday. “It’s a big relief to make it across the finish line,” said Wyatt, […]
Former corrections officer sentenced for selling drugs to inmates
A former corrections officer who worked at the North Central Regional Jail (NCRJ) in Greenwood, Doddridge County, was sentenced in United States District Court in Clarksburg for distributing drugs inside […]
