On Monday, Reece Dillon Shepard, 31, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi and pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. In July, Shepard was taken into […]
Cops and Courts
Probable cause found during preliminary hearing held for murder suspect
The Morgantown man accused of stabbing 47-year-old Jamey Corbin to death appeared from North Central Regional Jail via video before Monongalia Magistrate Court Judge Jim Nabors Monday morning for a […]
Former Defense in Depth training facility back before Morgantown City Council
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council can finalize a deal making the former Defense in Depth gun range a training facility for the city’s first responders when it meets Tuesday evening. […]
Civil suit claims student was sexually assaulted following fraternity event
MORGANTOWN — A civil suit filed Thursday in Monongalia County Circuit Court claims an 20-year-old WVU student was sexually assaulted after getting intoxicated at a “restricted” event hosted by Pi […]
Victim in fatal hit-and-run ID’ed, charges set against suspect
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division has released the identity of the victim of a fatal hit and run on Grafton Road. The investigators have also pinpointed a suspect. […]
Seven, including Mon County prosecutor, seek judge opening
BY MIKE NOLTING Seven people have applied to fill the vacancy in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court that will be created with the retirement of Monongalia County Circuit Judge Phillip […]
Criminal complaint: Corbin stabbed to death
A criminal complaint filed by Monongalia County Sheriff’s Detective Jonathan Friend reveals the victim in an alleged Nov. 15 murder was stabbed to death. Deputies initially responded to a report […]
Alderson man charged in beating death of wife
A Greenbrier County man is in custody charged in the beating death of his wife. According to a criminal complaint, Zach Dawson, 34, of Alderson, admitted to killing Marissa Dawson […]
Granville, Star City collecting donations for ‘Shop with a First Responder’ program
First responders from Granville and Star City are coming together to provide less fortunate families with a memorable Christmas this year. Sometimes known as “Shop with a Cop,” “Shop with […]
Two in jail after cops investigate “suspicious vehicle”
Two Morgantown residents are being held at North Central Regional Jail after law enforcement found them in possession of multiple types of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Monongalia County Sheriff deputies […]
