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Elkins woman admits to more than $400K in COVID fraud

ELKINS — An Elkins, West Virginia woman has admitted to fraudulently collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-related unemployment benefits for several individuals, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced Thursday. Leigh Ann Rinehart, 54, pleaded guilty to bank fraud. ...

House Republicans summon Flock Safety to hearings in November

CHARLESTON – Not satisfied with the information provided since August legislative interim meetings, Republican members of the House Government Organization Committee want representatives of Flock Safety to return to Charleston for questioning. In a Monday letter sent to Flock Safety Chief ...

Push for Click It or Ticket campaign in October

MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the statewide Click It or Ticket mobilization from October 9-31. This high-visibility enforcement effort aims to ensure every driver and passenger on West ...

Former WVU basketball player Kriisa admits to fraud

CLARKSBURG — A former college basketball player and Estonian national has admitted to carrying out a fraud scheme totaling millions of dollars, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced Thursday. Kerr Kriisa, 25, pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud. According to the plea ...