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Reward in fatal arson up to $20K

Looking for info in fire death of Senior Airman Logan Young Staff, wire reports  An anonymous donor has pledged $15,000 toward the reward in the ongoing investigation of Sunday’s Berkeley County arson fire that resulted in the fatal injury of a West Virginia Air National Guard firefighter. Up to $20,000 is now being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Anyone with any information is urged to call the West Virginia Arson Hotline at 1-800-233-3473. Senior Airman Logan Young of the 167th Airlift Wing died Sunday while ...

Suit against developer, HOA continues

Lawyer considers criminal charges for Ralph Zeigler KINGWOOD — An attorney for the Town of Reedsville said he plans to talk with the prosecutor about possible criminal charges against a developer sued by the town two years ago.  Reedsville filed suit against developer Ralph W. ...

Preston Magistrate Eugene Jenkins retires

KINGWOOD — Keep an open mind.  That’s one of the most important things for anyone  elected to judge their fellows, retiring Preston County Magistrate Eugene Jenkins said. After 12 years on the bench, Jenkins chose not to seek re-election this year and to join his wife, ...

Terra Alta mayor charged with destruction of property

KINGWOOD — Terra Alta’s mayor has been charged again, this time for allegedly turning his own water back on after the town stopped service. Robert A. DeLauder, 55, was freed on $1,500 bond Tuesday. He was charged with procuring water by device with intent to defraud and destruction of ...

Two charged with robbery in Brookhaven shooting incident

MORGANTOWN -- Two men are charged with armed robbery in connection with the Monday morning shooting on Brookhaven Road. Jared McLean, 43, and Nicholas Britton, 35, both of Morgantown, are each charged with first-degree robbery and conspiracy by the Monongalia County Sheriff's ...

Robberies down at WVU, rape reports up

WVU Today  The most recent Clery Act report for West Virginia University shows instances of robbery decreased in 2019 compared to the previous year, reported burglaries remain flat and an uptick in arrests for liquor law and drug abuse violations, as well as an increase in reported ...