Two corrections officers from United States Penitentiary Hazleton are facing charges over a March 21, 2019, incident involving the assault of a prisoner. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld’s office, […]
Cops and Courts
Two sentenced to federal prison for 2020 drug crimes
Two men were sentenced in United States District Court this week for selling large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in the Morgantown area. Court records show that prior to Monday’s […]
One jailed, one dead after child reports drug overdose
A Morgantown man is being held at North Central Regional Jail after State Police responded to a double overdose report last weekend that was allegedly called in by a 7-year-old […]
Intermediate Court of Appeals hears Challenge Academy case
CHARLESTON — A former candidate at the Mountaineer Challenge Academy is trying to get a jury trial on claims that he was not properly cared for during his short time […]
Morgantown reports spike in overdoses
BY MIKE NOLTING Morgantown officials report a spike in overdoses and two suspected deaths associated with the surge. On Friday night, five overdoses were reported, including two suspected deaths. U.S. […]
Nursing home employee charged with stealing residents’ phones
A Kingwood nursing home employee is in jail after she allegedly stole several cell phones from elderly residents in her care. Preston County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Stonerise Health Care […]
Task force arrests Detroit man after apartment search
A Detroit man was arrested Wednesday after agents with the Mon Metro Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for an apartment at 501 Abigail Court in Morgantown. Prior to […]
Philly man admits to operating multi-state drug enterprise
BY MARSHA CHWALIK MARTINSBURG — A Philadelphia man has admitted to operating a multi-state organized drug trafficking business dubbed the “19th Street Enterprise.” The US Attorney’s Office reports Christopher Arthur […]
Police warn residents of recent cell phone fraud incidents
Area law enforcement is warning residents to use caution and be aware of their surroundings when using a cell phone in public, and to not share cell phones if asked […]
Justice: No special session on jail staffing until consensus is clear
Some lawmakers again expressed hope for a special session to address the ongoing staffing emergency in West Virginia correctional facilities. But Gov. Jim Justice again said he is not ready […]
