On Saturday, June 3, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office will be testing for the position of entry-level deputy sheriff. The test consists of two parts. The first part is a […]
Cops and Courts
‘John Doe’ investigation reignited on 2-year-old human remains case
Nearly a dozen investigators from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations searched a small area off Dug Hill Road, just outside of the Sabraton area […]
Monongalia County grand jury returns nearly 150 indictments
The second grand jury of 2023 for Monongalia County, held May 10-12, returned 149 indictments for 122 individuals. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but a notice […]
Westover man charged with frat house car theft
A Westover man is in custody after allegedly stealing a Jeep Wrangler from outside a North High Street fraternity house in Morgantown. University Police Officer Roy Harper spoke with the […]
Canadian murder case breaks cold cases in W.Va.
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE WINFIELD — Now that DNA has positively linked a West Virginia man to a rape and murder case in Canada, it’s possible other cold cases may be […]
Area lawyers, judges honor retired federal Judge Irene Keeley for 30 years of service
MORGANTOWN – Local lawyers and judges gathered at WVU’s Erickson Alumni Center Thursday afternoon to honor federal Judge Irene M. Keeley, who retired last September after 30 years on the […]
Morgantown Police accepting applicants for June exam
The Morgantown Police Department is accepting applicants for the next civil service testing date, set for June 17. To qualify for the position of entry-level police officer, applicants must: Benefits […]
MPD, civilian police review board discuss staffing, future collaboration
MORGANTOWN — Asked Monday what the Morgantown Police Department’s biggest needs are — manpower excluded — Deputy Chief PJ Scott responded there are no bigger needs. In fact, he said, […]
New Martinsville man charged in alleged armed car-jacking; second suspect fled the scene
One of two men is in custody and facing charges in two counties after allegedly car-jacking a woman at gunpoint in the Bruceton Mills area of Preston County. According to […]
Kuretza trial continued until July
The jury trial for Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza, which had previously been scheduled for this week, is continued until July 10. This is the fourth time the trial […]
