Preston Sheriff Masters, Edward Junior II, 42, of Albright, transferring or receiving stolen goods, May 7; Deputy Crawford. Masters, Edward Junior II, 42, of Albright, transferring or receiving stolen property, […]
Cops and Courts
Deputy Chief Eric Powell to lead MPD
A Morgantown Police Officer who’s been with the department more than 20 years will serve as the department’s interim chief. Deputy Chief Eric Powell will lead the department while Morgantown […]
One taken to hospital by helicopter after crash
A man who was ejected from his vehicle in a crash at the intersection of Gladesville Road and Grafton Road on Wednesday morning was taken to the hospital in a […]
Man charged with domestic assault
A Morgantown man is in jail after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman’s head while drunk. Bobby G. Lemasters, 46, is charged with domestic assault, wanton endangerment and […]
Daily Report
Preston Sheriff Hemerick, Nathaniel Allen, 25, of Rowlesburg, no insurance, no inspection sticker, second-offense driving on revoked license, improper registration, May 6; Deputy Hovatter.
Bruceton Mills man charged with felony wanton endangerment after he allegedly fired shots
KINGWOOD — A Bruceton Mills man is charged with felony wanton endangerment afterhe allegedly fired shots April 21 because he was upset about a juvenile delivery driver’s speeding.Shane Ryan Benson, […]
Preston Judge Steve Shaffer refused to grant sheriff candidate an injunction
KINGWOOD — Preston Judge Steve Shaffer refused Thursday to grant sheriff candidate Jason Peaslee an injunction to force the sheriff to remove a Facebook post. Peaslee’s attorney, Michael Cardi, of […]
Convicted sex offender accused of putting up naked photos of a woman he knew on Facebook
KINGWOOD — A convicted sex offender is accused of creating a Facebook page and putting up naked photos of a woman he knew. Thomas John Winston, 30, of Westover, is […]
Daily Report
Preston SheriffProbst, Shadoe Joseph, 23, of Terra Alta, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, May 5; Deputy Knotts. Wolfe, Joe Ben, 49, of Tunnelton, […]
State Police: Second person dead because of May 1 crash
The woman who caused a fatal collision May 1 on Interstate 68 has died, according to state police. Nicole Ferrise, 48, died several days later at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital […]
