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Westover Police find meth during traffic stop

Westover Police say they arrested a Michigan woman after finding about 1.5 pounds of meth in her car during a traffic stop. Darchelle Beasley, 31, of Lansing, is charged with possession with intent and conspiracy. "That was a good stop," Westover Police Chief Joe Adams said. "A pound-and-a-half, It's a good amount. Officer Carver did good police work." Patrolman J. Carver stopped a white Hyundai Elantra with a "deficient" rear-end brake light, according to a criminal complaint. He told Beasley why she was stopped and removed her and the passenger from the vehicle. Beasley ...

Champagne for SANES raises money to train sexual assault nurse examiners

MORGANTOWN – The job of sexual assault nurse examiner – SANE – may not be well known, but SANEs play a key part in aiding rape victims. They play a dual role: that initial compassionate ear and counselor, plus the medical professional who gathers the forensic evidence to begin a ...

No ruling made in bond hearing for George Tanios

A two-hour joint bond hearing for George Tanios, the operator and part-owner of Sandwich U accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, and his co-defendant, was not enough time for all sides to present their arguments. As such, Tanios and his friend Julian Khater will remain ...

Bond reduced for accused Domino’s shooter

MORGANTOWN — The 19-year-old charged with shooting another man in the shoulder in the parking lot of the Pleasant Street Domino's had his bond reduced significantly at a hearing Monday. Justin Lamar is charged with malicious wounding, which carries a possible penalty of 2-10 years in ...

June 4 marks deadline for Fairmont police applicants

FAIRMONT -- City of Fairmont is now accepting applications for police officers. The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications until 1 p.m. June 4. Once applications are received, this will allow applicants to take the written examination at 10 a.m. June 26. Once applications are ...