TUNNELTON — The state fire marshal has been called in to investigate a fire Tuesday that destroyed the home of a man accused of murder. Robert Joseph Quinn, 42, is […]
Cops and Courts
High court upholds Tewalt’s strangulation conviction
Denies circuit’s lifetime protection order for victim KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Steven Tewalt and denied his motion for a new trial but reversed […]
Committee discusses authority to investigate police misconduct cases
MORGANTOWN — “Investigation” was the word at the center of conversation Monday as Morgantown’s special committee on community policing met remotely. As in, should the ordinance enabling a new community […]
Man accused in 2019 Preston County murder waives preliminary hearing
KINGWOOD— One of two people accused in the 2019 murder of Phillip “Bucky” Barlow has waived his preliminary hearing. By waiving the preliminary hearing in magistrate court Monday, Oct. 19, […]
District charges 75 with firearms crimes
Newsroom@DominionPost.com WHEELING — Last week, the Department of Justice announced it has charged more than 14,200 defendants with firearm-related crimes during Fiscal Year 2020, despite the challenges of COVID-19 and its […]
Gov. Justice allows bars to open in time for gameday
This weekend is the first time bars in Monongalia County have been open for a college football gameday this season and the first home football game to allow fans. Gov. […]
Whistleblower sues Cold Stone over termination
Woman reported unsafe chemical mixing practices A former cake decorator at the Cold Stone Creamery on High Street said she was fired four days after she blew the whistle on […]
MPD arrest suspect on West Virginia Avenue
After watching a house on West Virginia Avenue for several hours the Morgantown Police Department entered it and found a man wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle from New […]
Second person charged in Barlow murder in Preston County
Updated 3:34 p.m. Oct. 15 KINGWOOD — A second person has been charged in the 2019 murder of Phillip “Bucky” Barlow. A warrant was issued for Laura Lynn Martin of […]
Women wake up to man in closet
Alleged burglar chased from High Street residence, arrested A woman who lives on High Street told police she woke up to find a man hiding in her living room closet. […]
