MORGANTOWN — Door-to-door solicitations involving leftover concrete or asphalt are almost always scams and cause for skepticism. That’s according to Deputy Chief P.J. Scott of the Morgantown Police Department, which […]
Cops and Courts
Magistrate releases quarterly caseload details
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of Magistrate Ron Bane’s first day on the job, he released the 2021 quarterly court card — a report showing caseload and trends. In […]
Bond reduced for man accused of attempted kidnapping, more
A magistrate reduced the bond of a man accused of multiple crimes, including trying to kidnap his ex. Shelton K. Coates, 37, of Morgantown, had hoped for an even lower […]
ATF offers reward in gun store burglary
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, have announced a reward of up to $5,000 […]
Body found in vehicle identified as Va. man
Police have identified a body found in a vehicle over a hill on Dry Run Road earlier this week. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office says the body is that is Jessie […]
Police: man stabbed in downtown bar fight
MORGANTOWN — A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen during a fight at a downtown bar early Friday morning. The Morgantown Police Department responded to the reported stabbing at […]
Construction company sued over water run-off
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit claims negligence during construction of Oak Hill Estates caused significant water damage to their property. The suit, filed by Ed Dunn Road residents Kenneth and Jessica […]
AG Morrisey joins multi-state suit against Google, alleging Google Play Store stifles app competition
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined another multi-state lawsuit against Google. It alleges that Google unfairly restricts competition through the Google Play Store and Google billing – harming […]
Five Westover police cruisers, city hall damaged
Most of the Westover Police Department’s cruisers and two doors at the city municipal building were damaged on Monday morning and the man accused of doing it was released on […]
Morgantown man accused of Barbour County stabbing
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown man is in jail for allegedly stabbing a man in Barbour County multiple times. James P. McGilton, 30, is charged with malicious assault by the Barbour […]











