Some hearings held via Skype; 33 allowed in courtroom KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Stephen Shaffer said he has nothing but praise for his staff’s work during the pandemic. He […]
Cops and Courts
Sheriff looking for escaped suspect
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who escaped from Mon Health Medical Center. Thomas Lee Fincham, 51, is about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, according […]
Terra Alta mayor’s hearing rescheduled
KINGWOOD — A preliminary hearing for Terra Alta Mayor Robert DeLauder has been continued a second time. The hearing, which was set for Thursday, Sept. 3, has been moved to […]
Waterfront Group files suit against Preston County contractor that says it wasn’t paid for work done
KINGWOOD — The company developing property along the Big Sandy is involved in a lawsuit with a Preston County company hired to help prepare the land for sale. Whitewater Preserve […]
Morgantown woman charged with DUI while driving to work at school
KINGWOOD — A woman on her way to teach school has been charged with being more than four times over the legal limit to drive. Samantha Shelton Lojewski, 29, of […]
Former VFD member gets probation for embezzlement
A former volunteer firefighter who stole more than $16,000 from the Casville Volunteer Fire Department will stay out of prison as long as he keeps repaying what he took. On […]
Union: Marshals are not following protocol
Hazelton workers say inmates being moved without testing for COVID KINGWOOD — Workers at federal prisons in Hazelton say the U.S. Marshals Service is ignoring Bureau of Prisons (BOP) protocols […]
Westover man facing charges of gross neglect
Police say three children were exposed to drugs, needles A Westover man is accused of exposing three children to dangerous conditions, including drugs and razor blades. Thomas John Winston, 30, […]
West Virginia’s Congressional representatives say they are working on prison transfers agreement
KINGWOOD — West Virginia’s Congressional representatives say they are aware of possible COVID-19 problems cited by federal prison workers and working toward a resolution. Workers at federal prisons in Hazelton […]
Terra Alta mayor charged; hearing set for Wednesday
KINGWOOD — A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday for the mayor of Terra Alta, who is accused of damaging telecommunications at city hall three months ago. Robert DeLauder, 55, […]
