The suspect in an alleged Feb. 25 kidnapping is in custody after Morgantown Police arrested him earlier this week. According to a criminal complaint filed by MPD Detective J. Frantz, […]
Cops and Courts
Westover PD arrest four on drug charges
Westover Police made several arrests early Wednesday morning after a warranted search recovered a variety of illegal narcotics inside a residence on Western Avenue. The search came after Patrolman Cather […]
Local dental office employees charged with COVID unemployment fraud
Two employees of a Morgantown dental office were indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this week for allegedly collecting nearly $30,000 in combined COVID-related unemployment benefits. Amanda J. Kincell, […]
Circuit judge announces retirement plans
BY MIKE NOLTING Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Susan Tucker has submitted her resignation to Gov. Jim Justice effective April 28 at midnight. Tucker was elected to Division One of […]
Preston County man charged with kidnapping, malicious assault
A Preston County man is facing kidnapping and malicious assault charges after an alleged domestic incident with a female victim. On Feb. 27, West Virginia State troopers were dispatched to […]
Senate insulin copay cap bill sparks long House debate, citing fears of premium hikes
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates spent nearly an hour debating the Senate bill to cap the copay for insulin and devices for patients with diabetes. Opponents foresee unintended economic […]
Connecticut man facing multiple charges after resisting drug arrest
A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he became combative during an arrest for possession of marijuana and provided them with a fake driver’s license. Granville Police […]
House holds long debate on adding coal to Senate bill promoting gas-fired power projects
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Thursday took up a Senate bill aimed at promoting the state’s natural gas industry and spent about 45 minutes debating an amendment to […]
Human remains discovered in Cheat Lake area
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday that human remains were discovered in the Cheat Lake area earlier this week. According to a press release, deputies and detectives, as well […]
Magistrate Gaujot resigns
BY DAVE WILSON Following an investigation and a second admonishment by the Judicial Investigation Commission of West Virginia, Monongalia County Magistrate Todd Gaujot has resigned and agreed not to seek […]
