Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department officials say deputies are putting together the narrative of events that occurred during an alleged fight on High Street at approximately 4:18 a.m. the morning of […]
Cops and Courts
Violent teen fight in Westover ends with injuries, arrest
At least one teen is hospitalized, and others were treated for injuries after what is being described as a “melee” between a group of teenagers on Millan Street in Westover […]
Preston teacher abuse case moves to circuit court
The Preston County teacher accused of child abuse after allegedly using duct tape on a student’s mouth and hands had a preliminary hearing earlier this week in Preston County Magistrate […]
Morgantown woman accused of sexual assault of 14-year-old
A Morgantown woman is facing a third-degree sexual assault charge after she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The investigation began after the teen’s father alerted […]
Donation helps Blacksville VFD purchase heavy lifting equipment
Firefighters with the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department are now able to handle the heavy lifting at accident scenes, thanks to a donation from Northeast Natural Energy. Blacksville VFD Chief Kevin […]
Man charged with arson in church fire
A 19-year-old man is charged with second degree arson after police say he admitted to setting a fire in the bathroom of The Church of Morning Glory on Mason Dixon […]
Police seek suspect in Monday night shooting
Local police are seeking information regarding a shooting Monday evening on Don Knotts Boulevard near the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. At about 9:16 p.m. Monday, Morgantown Police officers responded to […]
Arrest made after reckless driver hits school bus, others in Star City
A Michigan man is facing charges after he crashed into several vehicles, including a school bus, in Star City, while recklessly fleeing from police. The pursuit began on Oct. 19 when […]
Former WVU professor accused of stealing grant funds, fleeing to China
A former West Virginia University professor who was federally indicted in 2020 on two counts of federal program fraud after investigators say he embezzled thousands of dollars in federal grant […]
Hearing waived by former child advocate employee
The Morgantown woman accused of distribution of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct waived her right to a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday morning in Monongalia County Magistrate […]
