CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart reports that authorities have finished deposing representatives of a company owned by West Virginia’s governor over a $1.23 million federal penalty. The point is […]
Cops and Courts
Ohio man accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Westover
WESTOVER — An Ohio man is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Westover. Kurtis R. Byrd, 50, of Youngstown, is charged with second-degree sexual assault. About 11:30 p.m. […]
Saturday’s shooting victim not killed
One person was shot but not killed in a shooting at Exotica Life Gentleman’s Club according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, whose name is not being released, […]
Preston searchers find missing man
KINGWOOD — A man who ran away from the area of Preston Memorial Hospital Tuesday was found Thursday night by searchers. According to a release from the Preston County Sheriff’s […]
Man killed by deputy after pulling knife; dad calls shooting unnecessary
PENTRESS — The father of a man killed by a Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy claims the shooting escalated unnecessarily. “It’s over and my son is dead for no reason,” John […]
Preston man charged with filing fraudulent insurance claims
KINGWOOD — State Police have charged a Newburg man with filing fraudulent insurance claims and obtaining money by false pretenses. According to a criminal complaint by Sgt. D.W. Simmons, on […]
Monongalia County man admits to selling methamphetamine
MORGANTOWN — Khareem Sampson, of Morgantown, has admitted to distributing methamphetamine, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced in a release. Sampson, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with […]
Detectives arrest three in Morgantown child exploitation sting
MORGANTOWN — Three men from three states thought they were going to meet and have sex with a 15-year-old girl were arrested over the weekend according to police. Erik Layhue, […]
Grandmother faces prison after grandson takes her medication
WESTOVER — A 2-year-old boy suffered a stroke after taking medication belonging to his grandmother. The grandmother was arrested for leaving the toddler home alone, when he took the prescription […]
Suspect in Fairmont fatal shooting turns himself in
MORGANTOWN — A Fairmont man is in custody for a fatal shooting Wednesday. At about 12:30 a.m April 12, Morgantown Police arrested Christopher Tyrone Keldo, 25, of Fairmont, after he […]
