A man who turned himself in to Monongalia County law enforcement for a Grafton murder was living with his victim. That’s according to Taylor County Sheriff Terry Austin. Nicholas C. […]
Cops and Courts
Morgantown man charged with third degree arson after starting a dumpster fire in Sunnyside
A 22-year-old Morgantown man was charged with third-degree arson and destruction of property for a May 25 dumpster fire near 400 Beverly Ave., in Sunnyside. Following an investigation by Morgantown […]
AG Morrisey sues Rite Aid, Walgreens regarding opioid epidemic; issues report condemning DEA for failures
MORGANTOWN — Two new opioid-related lawsuits target Rite Aid and Walgreens for their chink in the supply chain that contributed to a national crisis. Between them, the suits allege the […]
Mon Sheriff operation arrests multiple child porn suspects
Two people have been arrested by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department as part of an operation targeting those who distribute child pornography and more arrests are coming. During the operation, […]
Mon County woman shot Wednesday dies
A woman who was shot in the head on Pedlar Run Road and taken to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital by helicopter on Wednesday evening has died. In a release, the […]
As campaign signs continue to be stolen, Sandy Holepit offers monetary rewards for information about the crime
As election day nears, some candidates for office in Monongalia County have had their campaign signs stolen or destroyed. Magistrate Sandy Holepit, who is running for reelection, is offering a […]
Daily Report
Preston Sheriff Thomas Amy Carol, 43, of Reedsville, shoplifting; Deputy Childers. Bodoh, Paul William, 42, of Morgantown, third or subsequent offense shoplifting; Deputy Childers. Hayes, James Michael, 21, of Independence, […]
Star City mayor warns of email, text scam
A scammer posing as Star City Mayor Herman Reid is attempting to scam people through email and text. Anyone who receives a text or email claming to be from Reid […]
Daily Report
Preston Sheriff Sypolt, Allen Ray, 33, of Kingwood, reckless driving, April 6; Deputy Cline. Braham, Jason Dee, 46, no address given, convicted felon in possession of a firearm. State Police […]
Hundreds peacefully protest George Floyd’s death, police brutality
MORGANTOWN — Michael Jackson started talking with his son about interacting with the police when he was about 11. Jackson, who is 40 years old and biracial, told his 15-year-old […]
