FAIRMONT — WV State Fire Marshal’s Office announced that two Fairmont residents were arrested March 28 in connection with several May 2017 fires. Investigators in Marion County arrested Julie Slate, […]
Cops and Courts
Men arrested for starting church fire
Westover Police Chief Rick Panico said three men were arrested on March 29 morning in connection to a fire set on March 17 in Destiny Deliverance Ministries church, located at […]
Morgantown woman on probation for home invasion
A Morgantown woman will spend two years on probation for her role in a May home invasion. Ricki Antonucci, 20, previously pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit a felony. […]
Man who broke into a Third Street apartment to be sentenced
A Morgantown man was given the maximum sentence for burglary and other charges at a Thursday sentencing hearing. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Susan Tucker sentenced Victor Panico, 27, to […]
Newburg man charged in connection with 2016 theft
KINGWOOD — A man out on bond while awaiting sentencing for a February conviction has been charged in connection with a 2016 theft. Kevin Monroe Miller II, 28, of Newburg, […]
Kingwood woman faces charges for counterfeit money
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood woman is charged with trying to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Kristy Sue McGraw, 44, is charged with conspiracy and counterfeiting. She was in the Tygart Valley […]
Tunnelton man sells drugs with grandchild in the car
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man was placed on probation this week for selling drugs from his car while his grandchild was in the car. Kenneth Wakefield Sr., 60, was sentenced […]
Kingwood man who said he heard ‘voices’ is set to plea
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood man pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful assault this week for stabbing another man as the victim took a shower. Preston Circuit Judge Lawrance Miller Jr. […]
Police investigate apparent homicide in Marion County
MARION COUNTY — One person is in custody in relation to the death of a man hunters found in a wooded area Saturday. Josephus Coburn of Marion County was found […]
Man pleads guilty to wanton endangerment
MORGANTOWN — Cody Lewis, a 22-year-old Maryland native, pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment with a firearm on March 26 for his role in a May 7, 2017 attack. Monongalia County […]



