The man charged with leaving the scene of a deadly vehicle crash on June 7 in Dellslow waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on […]
Cops and Courts
Staffing shortfall remains MPD’s top challenge
MORGANTOWN — During a recent state-of-the-department update before Morgantown City Council, Police Chief Eric Powell said staffing issues remain the number-one challenge facing the MPD. The department is allowed 79 […]
Miracle Meadows cases to stay in Kanawha County court
CHARLESTON — The remaining civil cases involving the now defunct Miracle Meadows School in Salem will remain in Kanawha County Circuit Court following a judge’s ruling. Kanawha County Circuit Judge […]
Yet another entity seeking millions from Justice companies
Another plaintiff laying claim to millions of dollars from the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is asking a federal court to get moving. That’s because there […]
Westover woman jailed for malicious assault
A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute. At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge […]
Preston County woman charged with malicious assault after alleged beating
A Preston County woman is facing malicious assault charges after allegedly continuing to beat an unconscious woman during a physical altercation on June 28 in Kingwood. Kingwood Police were called […]
Three admit guilt in multi-state drug ring
In February, an investigation by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force resulted in a major drug bust leading to federal drug trafficking charges against 25 individuals, 12 of whom are […]
Morgantown settles dispute with MPD officers
Details of the settlement agreement between a number of Morgantown Police Department officers and the City of Morgantown were released this week, ending a two-year battle regarding officer compensation and […]
Justice holdings ordered to be sold
A federal judge in Delaware has ordered a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family to be moved toward a sale over a tangle of debt. U.S. District […]
Police find drugs in hidden dashboard compartment
A Michigan man with several prior arrests in Monongalia County was taken into custody on Wednesday for drug possession. While on patrol, Morgantown police officer C.J. Behm noticed a Chrysler […]
