CLARKSBURG — Lance Kuretza, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy who was arrested after being federally indicted last week, pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Thursday afternoon in the U.S. District […]
Cops and Courts
ACLU sues Senate president, others for ejecting woman from chamber for attempting to record abortion law bill debate
MORGANTOWN — The ACLU of West Virginia is suing the state Senate president and three others on behalf of a Greenbrier County woman who alleges she was unlawfully ejected from […]
Morrisey files opioid suit against Kroger Pharmacy; joins 16 other states to question investment firm’s ties to BDS movement
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday morning another opioid lawsuit – this one against Kroger Pharmacy. Morrisey also commented on a multistate letter raising concerns about a […]
Vic’s Garage and Towing offers reward for info on vandal/thief
Over the past six months or so, Vic Solomon, owner of Vic’s Garage and Towing Service, has seen repeated vandalism and theft to vehicles and property at his University Avenue […]
Morgantown man charged with DUI after Westover Bridge accident Friday
A Morgantown man is being charged with third-offense DUI after causing a multiple-vehicle accident Friday morning on the Westover Bridge, resulting in two people being transported by ambulance for injuries. […]
Supreme Court takes over Hope Scholarship appeal: Promises hearing soon, says no to stay
West Virginia’s Supreme Court has taken over consideration of whether a scholarship for students leaving the public school system violates the state constitution. A majority of justices rejected a motion […]
Mon deputy on paid leave after federal indictment
Deputy Sheriff Lance Kuretza of the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department, has been placed on paid administrative leave following a federal indictment handed down by a federal grand jury, according to […]
Westover welcomes two police recruits
Two new officer recruits to the Westover Police Department were officially sworn in Thursday morning in the Westover City Hall council chambers. “We have two fine young gentlemen,” Chief Joe […]
Morgantown man arrested in Parkersburg after failing to appear for sexual assault charges
Austin Fought Rempel, 32, of Morgantown, was arrested in Parkersburg Monday after a capias warrant was issued on July 25 for failing to appear in court. Rempel was indicted by […]
Martinsburg woman jailed after physical altercation with deputies
A reported disturbance at West Run Apartments in Morgantown on Sunday evolved into multiple misdemeanor charges for a Martinsburg woman after she allegedly began an altercation with deputies. Kelly Lynn […]
