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U.S. Attorney committed to protecting children in the digital age

WHEELING – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia shares two new online safety flyers designed to help parents, caregivers, educators and community leaders safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. “Protecting children in today’s digital world ...

Morgantown man pleads guilty to carrying unregistered hand grenade

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Morgantown pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing an unregistered firearm, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced Thursday. Zachary Velling, 27, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak on Wednesday. In ...

MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said Wednesday that he does not have the time or the inclination to respond to “ridiculous” claims following department’s use of the Flock Safety cameras to quickly end a reported child abduction over the weekend. According to ...

Focus on gun storage this week

Storing your firearms securely is the single most effective step you can take to prevent accidents, suicides and theft. Whether in your home or vehicle, any firearm not actively being carried or under your direct control should be locked away. From cable locks and full-size safes to ...

Sheriff: Child recovered safely after alleged abduction

MORGANTOWN — At about 12:50 p.m. Saturday, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a child abduction. Deputies and detectives immediately initiated a search for nine-year-old Jackson Blaney. After the suspect's vehicle was properly entered into the system and added to ...