Judge dismisses firearm charge A man involved in a shooting at Woodland Terrace in summer 2020 pleaded guilty to one charge Monday. Judge Phillip Gaujot accepted Juan Trechsel-Valerio’s guilty plea […]
Cops and Courts
2020 busy year for district
Newsroom@DominionPost.com WHEELING — The Northern District of West Virginia saw a 27% increase in the number of criminal matters received for consideration, with charges brought against 300 defendants. Of the […]
A look back at cops and courts stories in 2020
Some of the most memorable stories on the cops and courts beat in 2020 happened before the words pandemic and COVID-19 were part of our daily lives with February being […]
Beloved EMT remembered
Lacey Fox loved her families and they loved her. “She loved her EMS family and she loved her karate kids,” her mother, Patricia, 70, said. Fox, 35, was an EMT […]
Police, fire departments urge fireworks, sparklers be used safely
Glow sticks, LED wands serve as safer holiday alternatives Those planning to celebrate the end of 2020 tonight should remember that while consumer fireworks are legal in West Virginia, only […]
Accused man to be hospitalized for evaluation
Defendant suffers from conditions found to affect his competency A man accused of damaging an ATM, breaking into a bank and a defecating on the floor will go to a […]
Winning magistrates of 2020 sworn in
Winners of the 2020 magistrate election were sworn in on Tuesday. Magistrates Jim Nabors, Sandy Holepit and Ron Bane all swore to perform their duties to the best of their […]
Woman gets 100 years for toddler’s death
Child died eight days after being hospitalized KINGWOOD — A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to 100 years in prison Monday, on charges of death caused by a parent, guardian or […]
Reward in fatal arson up to $20K
Looking for info in fire death of Senior Airman Logan Young Staff, wire reports An anonymous donor has pledged $15,000 toward the reward in the ongoing investigation of Sunday’s Berkeley […]
Suit against developer, HOA continues
Lawyer considers criminal charges for Ralph Zeigler KINGWOOD — An attorney for the Town of Reedsville said he plans to talk with the prosecutor about possible criminal charges against a […]
