MORGANTOWN — Victims of scams rarely get their money back, area law enforcement officials said. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Morgantown Chief of Police […]
Cops and Courts
Human Rights Commission sues Wincor Properties LLC over service animal dispute
MORGANTOWN — WinCor Properties LLC and its owner, Donald E. Corwin, are being sued by the West Virginia Human Rights Commission for violations of the West Virginia Fair Housing Act. […]
OD call in Marion County leads to arrest, drug seizure
FAIRMONT — A call for a possible overdose led to the arrest of one man, and the seizure of large amount drugs and thousands of dollars on Thursday, in Fairmont. […]
Police arrest man after dog found in zipped-up bag
RIVESVILLE — A 35-year-old Rivesville man has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty one week after his dog Winston was found in a ditch. Rivesville Police arrested Justin Lancianese Aug. 9. According […]
Man sentenced to 30 years on drug, gun charges
MORGANTOWN — An Ohio man will spend 30 years behind bars for distributing drugs and illegally possessing a gun. Emory Chiles, of Stubenville, Ohio, was sentenced this week in the […]
Man pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges stemming from 2016 incident
MORGANTOWN — Before sentencing a man who pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual abuse, the judge said she knew the sentence wouldn’t be popular. “If I’m wrong, I’m wrong, but I […]
Traffic radars have helped Westover police enforce the law
WESTOVER — The new Westover police department’s traffic radars are doing their job to help enforce the law, according to Westover police chief Richard Panico. “It’s sending a signal to […]
73-year-old man sentenced to two years probation for distributing child pornography
MORGANTOWN — A 73-year-old will spend two years on probation for distributing child porn. Dale A. Watson, of Westover, was sentenced Tuesday in Monongalia County Circuit Court by Judge Susan […]
BREAKING: After overnight search, deputy mayor safe with police
MORGANTOWN — Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis turned himself in to Morgantown police Tuesday for evaluation after an overnight search in which officers feared for his mental state. “Tell people I’m fine,” […]
Landlord granted parole for sex abuse; remains on home confinement
MORGANTOWN — Gary Walden, a landlord convicted of sexual abuse and stealing from a tenant was granted parole on the sexual abuse charges, but remains on home confinement. Judge John […]
