MORGANTOWN — Two area men face drug charges after police recovered marijuana and a firearm from two residences. Gador Peter Wal, 20, and Gatrak Peter Wal, 19, of Morgantown, were […]
Cops and Courts
Westover Police investigate robberies at BFS, burglary at Little Caesars
MORGANTOWN — Westover Police are investigating two armed robberies at the Gateway BFS and a burglary at the Gateway Little Caesars Pizza, both on Chaplin Road. All the incidents happened […]
Cops and residents have opportunity to interact during annual Coffee with a Cop Day
MORGANTOWN — Area residents had an opportunity to interact with police in a casual relaxed environment Wednesday during the third annual Coffee with a Cop Day. “It’s a way for […]
Dellslow woman sentenced for illegally buying, selling, firearms.
MORGANTOWN — A Dellslow woman will spend a year in federal prison for her role in an illegal firearms operation. Margaret Parker, of Dellslow, was sentenced Tuesday, U.S. Attorney for […]
Suspected thieves held by Terra Alta residents until police arrive
KINGWOOD — Residents detained two men charged with attempted grand larceny and conspiracy until police arrived. Abner Rosa Rivera and Reynaldo Delossantos, both 35 and of Terra Alta, were both […]
Preston man accused of wanton endangerment
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man is charged with wanton endangerment and possessing a 16-gauge shotgun that allegedly went off as he and another man wrestled for control of the gun. […]
Man sent to hospital in alleged 4-by-4 attack
MORGANTOWN — An Ohio man is in jail after allegedly beating a man with a 4-by-4, sending him to the hospital. Zachary David Redd, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, is charged […]
Car smashes into tow truck in I-79 accident
MORGANTOWN — Interstate 79 northbound was closed for about an hour Tuesday morning causing traffic to back up for 10 miles after a woman lost control of her vehicle and […]
Man who allegedly used daughter as human shield pleads not guilty
MORGANTOWN — A man who allegedly fought with police on Cheat Lake while using his 7-year-old daughter as a human shield at times pleaded not guilty Monday in Monongalia County […]
Suspect faces more charges in Fairmont arson case
KINGWOOD — Additional charges have been filed against a man accused of setting his house on fire in Fairmont and filing a false insurance claim. Christopher Carlton Metheny, 35, of […]
