It was a bittersweet moment for members of the legal community in Monongalia County who gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate the retirement of Judge Phillip D. Gaujot. “It has been […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Arrest made in Nov. 5 shooting in downtown Morgantown
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges for attempted first-degree murder and wanton endangerment involving a firearm in relation to a shooting in downtown Morgantown on Nov. 5. According to a […]
Man facing arson, harassment charges for Grant Avenue apartment fire
Morgantown police and fire marshals filed charges against a Morgantown man in relation to a Nov. 28 fire at a Grant Avenue apartment. The Morgantown Fire Department responded to the […]
Grafton road accident
Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a box truck Tuesday morning near the Circle K on Grafton Road. West Virginia State Police Trooper Maidens said a box truck […]
Morgantown man faces charges after allegedly sexually assaulting 3 women
A Morgantown man is in custody after reports were filed with local law enforcement by three women accusing him of sexual assault. On Oct. 24, two women reported to the […]
Pennsylvania man jailed after allegedly breaking into area hot spot
A Pennsylvania man is now in custody after he allegedly took a gamble and robbed a Monongalia County hot spot. Deputy Edward E. Olesh reported he was dispatched to the […]
City police conducting special response training this week
The Morgantown Police Department’s Special Response Team will conduct training at vacant structures throughout Morgantown this week. The trainings started Monday and will continue until Friday. The department said the […]
MPD addresses masked criminal rumors: ‘No such incidents reported’
The Morgantown Police Department addressed rumors that have been circulating on local social media pages and message boards concerning an individual or group of individuals wearing ski masks committing various […]
AREA ARRESTS
MORGANTOWN POLICEPaugh, Larry Allen, 31, burglary, Dec. 5, Officer Laneve. MON SHERIFFSHare, Matthew A., 44, person prohibited from possessing firearms, Dec. 5, Deputy Hall.Kiger, Christopher Lee, 40, possession, Nov. 20, […]
Don’t let porch pirates ruin your holiday shopping – tips for preventing package theft
It is no secret that shopping trends have shifted to more consumers making online purchases, particularly in the years since the 2020 pandemic. With the increased number of packages being […]
