MORGANTOWN — One of two men who stole three motorcycles from Morgantown Powersports in April was sentenced Tuesday in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Judge Susan Tucker sentenced Javonie Averytt to […]
Cops and Courts
Judges assigned to hear petition over impeachment of chief justice
CHARLESTON — Five circuit judges were assigned to temporarily sit on the state Supreme Court to hear Chief Justice Margaret Workman’s petition to halt an impeachment trial. The acting chief […]
50-year-old man allegedly threatened mass shooting at WVU
MORGANTOWN — A 50-year-old man is charged with making terroristic threats after he allegedly said he wanted to shoot up WVU. Clarence Steve Wright, of Morgantown, faces one to three […]
Man serving time in jail agrees to longer sentence on home confinement, as part of early release
MORGANTOWN — A man scheduled to be released from jail in a month will instead serve two months on home confinement to finish his sentence. Cody Beavers, 23, of Moorefield, was […]
Morgantown man pleads to child porn charge in federal court
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown man pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge Monday. Ian Michael Toothman, 29, of Morgantown, has admitted to aiding and abetting production of child pornography. The charge […]
Terra Alta man accused of striking 3 Preston cruisers could face charges in 3 states
KINGWOOD — Preston County Sheriff’s Deputies are charging a man accused of striking three Preston cruisers in an incident Friday that led through three states. Jeremy Andrew Silveira, 32, of […]
Security top priority at Mon County Justice Center
MORGANTOWN — Court security officers at the Monongalia County’s Justice Center and Courthouse take their jobs seriously, Gary White, supervisor of court security, said. “We realize nothing is fool-proof but […]
Woman injured in frat fall sues Sigma Chi in Monongalia County court
MORGANTOWN — A woman who said she slipped and fell on a wet dance floor, causing her to lose a tooth and sustain other injuries, is suing the fraternity where […]
Morgantown man among 33 under federal indictment in meth bust
BRIDGEPORT — A Morgantown man was among 33 people named by a federal grand jury, indicted on counts of methamphetamine distribution in parts of Harrison, Marion, Barbour, Upshur, Doddridge and […]
Judge refuses to alter bond for Preston woman accused of planning robbery of her business
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer refused to modify the conditions of bond Thursday for a woman accused of helping to plan the robbery of her business. Rebecca “Becky” […]
