A reported disturbance behind 341 Spruce St. on Christmas Eve ended with a struggle, according to the Morgantown Police Department. Police responded to a reported physical disturbance, and upon arriving […]
Cops and Courts
Hazelton union concerned about mounting violence in prison
BRUCETON MILLS — A large knife found on an inmate, a fight in the same housing unit later that day and a stabbing on Christmas Eve. All three have recently […]
Fresh on the beat
Kingwood welcomes new police officer KINGWOOD — Kingwood’s newest police officer said he put a lot of thought into joining the force. “I thought about it for a long time. […]
Morgantown man charged with sexual assault
A man was charged with second degree sexual assault after he allegedly drugged and assaulted a woman at a residence in Morgantown on Dec. 20. According to a criminal complaint, […]
Traffic stop results in multiple drug charges
A Maryland woman was arrested on drug charges after law enforcement stopped the vehicle she was driving late Tuesday evening. Just before midnight Dec. 21, Private 1st Class Iambamrung, with […]
Morrisey: W.Va. joins 24-state federal suit challenging Biden Head Start mask and vaccine mandate
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that he has joined a 24-state lawsuit opposing the Biden administration’s mask and vaccine requirement for Head Start programs. The suit […]
AREA ARRESTS
WESTOVER POLICE Hughes, Salvatore Nmn Hughes, 61, of Morgantown, domestic battery, Dec. 14, Officer Cather. MON SHERIFF’S Harner, Travis Alan, 42, of Morgantown, destruction of property, burglary, Dec. 12, Deputy […]
Preliminary hearings held for Dec. 10 drug arrests
Preliminary hearings were held Tuesday afternoon for two men arrested in separate drug busts on Dec. 10. Myron Manning, 24, of Warren, Mich., appeared virtually before Monongalia County Magistrate Judge […]
Crafty cop helps Preston families celebrate holiday
KINGWOOD — Thirteen Preston County children will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to officer Gina McNemar, her family and friends. Kingwood City Police Officer McNemar came up with […]
Selin ‘disappointed’ in police review board ruling, says council will discuss next move
MORGANTOWN — “Naturally, I’m disappointed,” Morgantown Mayor Jenny Selin said when asked about Monongalia County Circuit Judge Susan Tucker’s Thursday ruling invalidating a city ordinance establishing the Morgantown Civilian Police […]
