KINGWOOD — The county’s insurance has settled out of court with a North Carolina man who said Preston deputies damaged his car while searching it. Brent Kipp, of Supply, N.C., […]
Cops and Courts
Homeowners charged with arson of Fairmont home
KINGWOOD — A couple is charged with burning their house in Fairmont and collecting the insurance money. Brittany Marie Drake Metheny, 26, and Christopher Carlton Metheny, 35, now living at […]
Police warn of scams following Hurricane Florence
MORGANTOWN — Sadly, following a disaster of any kind, the scam artists often see opportunity. The Morgantown Police Department would like to remind everyone to be crime conscious following Hurricane […]
Two men accused of sex crimes among those arraigned in Mon County Circuit Court
MORGANTOWN — A man indicted for allegedly sexually abusing clerks during two robberies at the same hotel and a 67-year-old charged in a 20-year cold case turned hot were among […]
Prisoner killed at Hazelton, second death this year
HAZELTON — A prisoner at USP Hazelton was killed Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed the death of Demario Porter, 27, on Tuesday afternoon. Porter […]
Police say Preston man fled from officer, had drugs for sale
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man faces multiple charges after fleeing from police Tuesday. Bond was set at $150,000 for Paul Edward Moats Jr., 55. He is charged with malicious assault […]
New York man sentenced for firearms charge in Morgantown robbery
CLARKSBURG — A New York man was sentenced to seven years in prison for using a firearm during a robbery in Morgantown, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Stephan Cotterrell, 21, of […]
Judge gives maximum sentence to man who sexually abused young girl
MORGANTOWN — Gerald Hess, who sexually abused a young girl, was sentenced to serve 20-75 years in prison Monday. The 23-year-old previously pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual […]
Jersey Subs sues Sodexo
Jersey Subs Inc. and one of its employees is suing Sodexo America LLC and one of its employees over claims of interfering with business and defamation of character. Dana Papanicolas […]
Three Morgantown men arrested in connection with armed robbery on Madigan Avenue
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Police have arrested three men in connection with an armed robbery on Madigan Avenue on Thursday. According to police, officers responded to a call in the 300 […]
