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 […]
Cops and Courts
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 […]
Child neglect, drugs, firearm violations among charges against Westover man
A Westover man charged with multiple felonies was arraigned Aug. 13 in Monongalia County Magistrate Court and is being held on $100,000 bond. According to police reports, officers from the […]
Authorities confirm 3 deaths in Marion Co. plane crash
At least three people died Thursday night in a plane crash in Marion County. Names of the victims were not released. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department released information Friday morning. […]
Former football player found not guilty of sexual assault
Vincent David Chukwudi-Okoli, 19, of Germantown, Md., was found not guilty of second-degree sexual assault after a multi-day trial before Judge Cindy Scott in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Chukwudi-Okoli, a […]
Mon sheriff retires K9 officer, brings on new canine recruits
K9 officer Azim, who has been with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department since 2014, retired last month with his handler Sgt. Tim Hunn. The Monongalia County Commission voted this week […]
Morrisey announces settlement of up to $30M against opioid distributor Rite Aid
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday a settlement with Rite Aid for up to $30 million in the opioid suit filed in June 2020. The suit alleged Rite […]
