The West Virginia University Police Department is sweetening the pot for potential new officer recruits with some new incentives going into place starting in July. UPD Chief Sherry St. Clair […]
Cops and Courts
Romano arrest ‘a collaborative effort’
The multi-day manhunt for a second murder suspect, Arlo Whiteoak Romano, 42, of Morgantown, came to an end Monday night, thanks to collaborative efforts from law enforcement and the public. […]
Additional info on Monday police chase reveals vehicle was stolen
Tavion D. Scott, 22, of Morgantown, has been identified as the suspect who led Westover police on a high-speed chase down Interstate 79 Monday afternoon before crashing into an embankment […]
Police: Woman arrested for arson after crashing multiple vehicles into homes
A Rivesville woman is in custody after allegedly setting fire to a home and crashing two vehicles on Sunday. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Noah Thompson responded to the area of […]
Police chase ends in crash, suspect in custody
One man is in police custody after a probation violation resulted in an Interstate 79 police chase from Westover toward downtown Morgantown. Westover Police Sgt. Hilling said the incident began […]
Plea talks continue in Jan. 6 case for Tanios
Morgantown resident George Tanios is still scheduled for an October trial for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but defense attorneys acknowledged they’ve continued talks with […]
Politicians, groups across the state comment on Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade prompted comments for and against from politicians and groups across the state. Here is a sampling: Sen. Joe Manchin […]
With Roe v. Wade overturned, what’s next for West Virginia abortion law?
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning authority on abortion law to the states. President Biden is calling on Congress […]
Arrest made in May murder, second suspect still sought
Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies have one suspect in custody for the May 7 murder of Matthew D. Moore in Mon County. An arrest warrant has been issued for a second […]
Suspect arrested for May Jimmy John’s armed robbery
The Morgantown Police arrested George Kyle Hess, 20, of Morgantown, for allegedly robbing the Jimmy John’s on High Street in Morgantown on May 31. Detectives were called to the scene […]
