A former resident of the South Park area of Morgantown now awaits sentencing after entering into a plea agreement with Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorneys on March 27. According to court […]
Cops and Courts
Two men facing drug charges after traffic stop in Morgantown
Two Michigan men were arrested in downtown Morgantown after drugs were found in their possession during a traffic stop. Monongalia County Deputy Noah Thompson reported observing a Chrysler minivan with […]
Two charged in 2023 overdose death
Two people are now facing charges for the overdose death of a 31-year-old female on Jan. 16, 2023, in Monongalia County. At the time, deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s […]
Alabama man arrested for starting forest fires
An Alabama man was arrested by West Virginia State Police after allegedly starting multiple brush fires in the area of Wiseman Road and Glory Barn Road in Monongalia County. According […]
Body found in river ID’ed by sheriff’s department
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has identified a body found in the Monongahela River last month as that of James R. Weaver, 48, of Arthurdale. Weaver had been reported missing on […]
Pittsburgh double-murder suspect shoots himself following traffic stop in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON — A suspect in a Pittsburgh double-murder case died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kanawha County Monday morning. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Joe Crawford said authorities […]
Body found in river ID’ed by sheriff ’s department
Monongalia County Sheriff ’s Department has identified a body found in the Monongahela River last month as that of James R. Weaver, 48, of Arthurdale. Weaver had been reported missing […]
Efforts continue to correct financial errors in Preston
KINGWOOD — Work continues on financial statements for the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. Melissa Hardy, a CPA working with the department, told Preston County Commission this week that both she […]
Dunbar sitter sentenced in toddler’s death
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County mother says her whole family got “ripped apart” after the death of her 2-year-old son. The boy’s babysitter is now heading to […]
Hearing over auction of Greenbrier Sporting Club could be paused
A court hearing over a proposed forced auction of The Greenbrier Sporting Club could be held off while all sides engage in talks. Weeks ago, Carter Bank & Trust filed […]
