MORGANTOWN — Morgantown man pleaded guilty Tuesday to having child pornography. David Berentsen, 74, pleaded guilty to possession of material of minors in sexually explicit conduct. He was indicted by […]
Cops and Courts
Hazelton man on probation for manufacturing controlled substance
KINGWOOD – A Hazelton man was placed on two years probation as part of a plea agreement in Preston Circuit Court Tuesday. Thomas Joseph Kirk III pleaded guilty to manufacturing […]
Lunsford trial begins; accused of murdering daughter
WESTON — The other children knew what happened but were too frightened to come forward in the immediate aftermath of Aliayah Lunsford’s death, Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Christina Flanagan told […]
Woman arrested after pulling a gun on her son
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown woman was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on her son. Kristy L. Pechinko, 40, of Morgantown, is charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm, a […]
Man re-sentenced to five years probation
MORGANTOWN — A man who successfully completed his sentence to the Anthony Center was sentenced to five years probation. In January 2016, Caleb Dauphine, 20, was sentenced to consecutively serve […]
W.Va. appeals court upholds ruling; Murderer to remain in jail
MORGANTOWN — A murderer will remain in jail after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (WVSCOA) upheld a ruling made in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Danielle Hilling was sentenced […]
State unveils new license plate honoring law enforcement and other first responders
CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart is calling on Gov. Jim Justice and state lawmakers to support a new West Virginia license plate that honors fallen victims of law enforcement. […]
Preston man settles civil suit against Wal-Mart out of court
KINGWOOD — A civil case against Wal-Mart filed by a local man has been resolved out of court. Jonathan David Mann filed suit in 2017 in Preston County Circuit Court […]
Bank manager arrested for identity theft and embezzlement
MORGANTOWN — A bank manager has been arrested for identity theft and embezzlement of more than $200,000. Karen L. Kinsley, 45, of Grafton, is charged with 16 counts of identity […]
Multiple people charged with drug offenses
KINGWOOD — Three people were charged with drug offenses after a traffic stop Friday. Raymond Wade Rogers, 42, of Reedsville, was charged with possession with intent to deliver meth and […]
