A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody by Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies following a drunk-driving incident on Mileground Road in Morgantown early Wednesday morning. According to a criminal complaint, Deputy […]
Cops and Courts
Preston County man charged with child sex abuse crimes in Monongalia County
A 32-year-old Preston County man is facing charges is Monongalia County following accusations of sexual abuse of two girls, ages 14 and 11. The juveniles’ mother called law enforcement to […]
One arrested following violent assault, second suspect under investigation
One person is in custody following an investigation by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department into an alleged malicious assault at the end of July. A second suspect is under investigation. […]
Suspect crashes vehicle in Marilla Park after fleeing from MPD traffic stop
A Westover man is in custody at North Central Regional Jail following a brief police pursuit in Morgantown on Sunday evening. According to Morgantown Police Department officials, the pursuit began […]
Jury finds Mon County man guilty of arson, child neglect, domestic assault
Thursday morning in Monongalia County Circuit Court, Rodney A. Moats Jr., 31, of Morgantown, was found guilty by a jury of his peers of first-degree arson, two counts of gross child […]
Motorcycle duo arrested for drugs following brief police pursuit
Law enforcement officers in Preston County recovered over 100 grams (about 3.53 ounces) of methamphetamine and fentanyl following a brief pursuit of two people on a motorcycle. On Aug. 7, […]
Former Westover officer refiles lawsuit, decision in civil service hearing still pending
In February, a civil service hearing began regarding accusations of misconduct against Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton who was ultimately dismissed from the department due to the allegations. Westover Civil […]
Former Chapmanville officer indicted for lost K-9
BY JARETT LEWIS SOUTH CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County grand jury indicted a former Chapmanville Police officer who hasn’t been able to explain the disappearance of his police K-9. The […]
Parents charged after toddler allegedly found walking alone on Preston County road
A Preston County couple is in custody after their 3-year-old was allegedly found walking alone in a ditch along Herring Road in Kingwood. According to criminal complaints, the grandparents were […]
Man arrested after allegedly shoplifting at Menard’s
A Westover man with a history of theft and fraud charges, was arrested after allegedly shoplifting items from Menard’s at least three times this year. According to court documents, Westover […]
