Hazelton workers say inmates being moved without testing for COVID KINGWOOD — Workers at federal prisons in Hazelton say the U.S. Marshals Service is ignoring Bureau of Prisons (BOP) protocols […]
Cops and Courts
Westover man facing charges of gross neglect
Police say three children were exposed to drugs, needles A Westover man is accused of exposing three children to dangerous conditions, including drugs and razor blades. Thomas John Winston, 30, […]
West Virginia’s Congressional representatives say they are working on prison transfers agreement
KINGWOOD — West Virginia’s Congressional representatives say they are aware of possible COVID-19 problems cited by federal prison workers and working toward a resolution. Workers at federal prisons in Hazelton […]
Terra Alta mayor charged; hearing set for Wednesday
KINGWOOD — A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday for the mayor of Terra Alta, who is accused of damaging telecommunications at city hall three months ago. Robert DeLauder, 55, […]
Manchin and panelists discuss race and police in From Hurt to Healing listening tour session
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin presented a virtual forum on Friday on the issue of race and law enforcement. He was joined by three police officers, a pastor and an […]
Man arrested for animal cruelty
A Morgantown man was arrested after a video appearing to show him choking a dog came to the attention of law enforcement. Jesse Workman, 23, is charged with felony cruelty […]
Police respond to possible stabbing near Diamond Village
The Morgantown Police Department is investigating a possible stabbing near Diamond Village, the homeless encampment in Greenmont. Thursday morning, the MPD reported the stabbing at the encampment. However, the incident […]
Kingwood Police Chief asked for help at trial
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Police Chief Charley Haney told council members he received a call from Sheriff Dan Loughrie and Judge Stephen Shaffer asking for assistance at the trial of Scott […]
Burglars chased out of home by resident
One of four arrested, stopped by an off-duty University Police officer One of four alleged burglars was arrested on Wednesday after breaking into a home on Chloe Lane. William F. […]
Deputies say man escaped processing, was caught on Westover Bridge
A man allegedly broke out of the sheriff’s office after being arrested for leading a deputy on a vehicle chase several days earlier. Derrick R. Shahan, 26, of Morgantown, is […]
