A Maryland woman was arrested on drug charges after law enforcement stopped the vehicle she was driving late Tuesday evening. Just before midnight Dec. 21, Private 1st Class Iambamrung, with […]
Cops and Courts
Morrisey: W.Va. joins 24-state federal suit challenging Biden Head Start mask and vaccine mandate
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that he has joined a 24-state lawsuit opposing the Biden administration’s mask and vaccine requirement for Head Start programs. The suit […]
AREA ARRESTS
WESTOVER POLICE Hughes, Salvatore Nmn Hughes, 61, of Morgantown, domestic battery, Dec. 14, Officer Cather. MON SHERIFF’S Harner, Travis Alan, 42, of Morgantown, destruction of property, burglary, Dec. 12, Deputy […]
Preliminary hearings held for Dec. 10 drug arrests
Preliminary hearings were held Tuesday afternoon for two men arrested in separate drug busts on Dec. 10. Myron Manning, 24, of Warren, Mich., appeared virtually before Monongalia County Magistrate Judge […]
Crafty cop helps Preston families celebrate holiday
KINGWOOD — Thirteen Preston County children will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to officer Gina McNemar, her family and friends. Kingwood City Police Officer McNemar came up with […]
Selin ‘disappointed’ in police review board ruling, says council will discuss next move
MORGANTOWN — “Naturally, I’m disappointed,” Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin said when asked about Monongalia County Circuit Judge Susan Tucker’s Thursday ruling invalidating a city ordinance establishing the Morgantown Civilian Police […]
CASA for Kids provides caring guidance for abused, neglected kids in the foster system
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia had 6,796 children in foster care in November. According to various sources, the state had 5,235 child abuse and neglect cases in 2020, 5,975 in 2019 […]
MPD, Task Force make drug arrests on Don Knotts Boulevard, Burroughs Street
Morgantown police arrested a Fairmont man found in possession of a stolen vehicle, a stolen firearm, and drugs on Dec. 14. According to a criminal complaint, Shawn Allen Fain, 44, […]
Police union wins suit against civilian review board
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s ordinance creating a civilian police review and advisory board has been ruled invalid, in violation of civil service law. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Susan Tucker made […]
Morgantown firefighters continue legal battle with city
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Gaujot will reconsider his previous ruling in a lawsuit filed by Morgantown firefighters against the City of Morgantown. The suit is over […]
