On Thursday, jurors heard the final four witnesses in the criminal trial of Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza, who is accused of depriving Quintin Graziano of his rights by […]
Cops and Courts
Mountain Valley Pipeline halted in court, again congressional action being challenged
CHARLESTON — The Mountain Valley Pipeline, which appeared to be on its way to completion after federal action, has been halted again by the court system. Three judges with the […]
Mon deputy’s trial continues in Wheeling; third day of testimony
Perception was the word of the day during the ongoing trial for Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza who is accused of allegedly violating the constitutional rights of Quintin Graciano […]
Mon County deputy on trial for second day; training officer says: ‘We have never trained knee striking to the head’
WHEELING — Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department 1st Sgt. Kurt Thomas spent nearly five hours on the stand Tuesday explaining use-of-force training deputies receive. He also answered questions from attorneys about […]
Fairview man faces drug charges following Blacksville bust Friday
A Fairview man was arrested on drug charges Friday after Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies seized meth, suspected fentanyl and other substances. According to a release issued by the department, deputies […]
State’s jails still lack staff
CHARLESTON — House and Senate leaders along with the governor’s office have been meeting in recent weeks, working toward a possible solution to the problem of worker vacancy rates in […]
Mon deputy on trial in Wheeling federal court
WHEELING — The trial for Monongalia County Deputy Lance Kuretza began Monday morning at the United States District Courthouse in Wheeling. Kuretza was indicted by a federal grand jury in […]
Woman arrested for malicious assault inside area hospital
One woman was arrested Wednesday after a violent fight broke out between her and another female in the lobby of Mon Health Medical Center. While in route to the disturbance, […]
U.S. Marshals searching for fugitive wanted for murder, kidnapping
CLARKSBURG — The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in apprehending 30-year-old Jamie Ray Jones in the north-central West Virginia area. Jones is wanted on a West […]
Man jailed after daytime break-in at Heritage Point apartment
A Morgantown man is in jail after allegedly breaking into a Village at Heritage Point apartment on Monday. West Virginia State Police responded to the scene and found the suspect, […]
