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Task force arrest man for multiple drug sales to undercover agent

A Florida man is charged with selling drugs to an undercover member of the Mon Metro Drug Task Force over a period of 10 months - including while at his job. Charles Teeters, 31, is charged with four counts of possession with intent to deliver - methamphetamine. The first task force buy ...

Sobering center will be part of new complex on Scott Avenue

MORGANTOWN -- For years, local law enforcement have had no good options when dealing with individuals who have had too much to drink. An officer can spend time trying to track down a friend or family member who will take responsibility for the person. Failing that, it’s either the ...

Judge refuses to grant Preston killer new trial or shorter sentence

KINGWOOD – A Tunnelton woman convicted of killing a toddler will not get a new trial or have her sentence lowered, a judge ruled Friday. In October, a Preston County jury found Kelly Marie Tusing, 24, guilty of causing the death of 13-month-old Braylen Dawn Louk in 2018. Louk’s ...

Lawsuit filed in federal court against Westover police

A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses two Westover Police officers of attacking a man for recording them, as well as destroying his cell phone that recorded the attack and falsely arresting him. Plaintiff William Cox claims he was subjected to "a merciless onslaught of punches, kicks ...

Mon Sheriff investigates auto-pedestrian death

MORGANTOWN -- The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that killed a 37-year-old woman this week. Jennifer Allison, of Morgantown, died at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital because of injuries sustained in the crash, the sheriff's office announced. Deputies were dispatched to the crash, which happened about 6:15 p.m. Sunday in front of Whitetail Crossing, a bar on Grafton Road. The driver was uninjured in the crash. Chief Deputy of Law Enforcement Mark Ralston said the driver did stop following the crash. Additional details were not ...