HAZELTON — A 42-year-old man is in custody following the lengthy shutdown of Interstate 68, a West Virginia State Police spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. “As a result of […]
Cops and Courts
Woman charged, admits to biting husband’s face
MORGANTOWN — An early morning domestic violence incident Tuesday on Brockway Avenue ended with a woman charged with a felony for allegedly biting her husband’s face. Angelica […]
WVU women’s basketball player sues over suspension
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County Judge denied a request by suspended West Virginia women’s basketball player Theresa Ekhelar who is seeking reinstatement to play in the WNIT. […]
Worker alleges negligence by business following robbery
KINGWOOD — A woman who was beaten during a robbery at Becky’s last year is suing the business owner and the building owner, saying they failed to […]
Uber rape case won’t go before third jury
The case against Ibrahim Hamid, accused of sexually assaulting a woman after he gave her a ride home, will not go to trial for a third time. […]
New magistrate sworn in at Mon County Justice Center
MORGANTOWN — It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Monongalia County Justice Center Thursday as J. Timothy Pocius, Monongalia County’s newest magistrate, was sworn in. “I am […]
Video of state trooper beating of suspect released
MARTINSBURG — The Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has released the dashcam video showing West Virginia State Police troopers allegedly using excessive force during an arrest in […]
Three people charged with four counts of animal cruelty in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Three people have been charged with four counts each of animal cruelty after cats were found emaciated, dehydrated and dead in a house on Yorks […]
Alcohol Commission, police investigate possible St. Patrick’s Day weekend offenses
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration conducted compliance checks Saturday at a downtown bar, followed by a search by the Morgantown Police Department. The MPD […]
Woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for death of 7-month-old son
MORGANTOWN — A pregnant woman will spend time in prison after her neglect led to the death of her first child. Through tears, Julie Porreca, 20, told […]