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Mon Sheriff investigates reported shooting on Brookhaven Road

MORGANTOWN -- The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department is investigating a Monday morning incident on Brookhaven Road which was reported as a shooting. Two suspects are detained in connection to the incident, said Chief Deputy Al Kisner. However, as of Monday afternoon, no charges have ...

Police arrest suspect in University Avenue stabbing

MORGANTOWN -- A New York City man is suspected of stabbing another man Monday morning at Bartlett House.Alonzo M. Young Jr., 32, is charged with malicious wounding. The victim was taken to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with stab wounds to his shoulder and back, according to the Morgantown ...

Program aims to curb impaired driving

MPD participates in state holiday safety initiative   Over the holidays, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is stepping up its efforts to stop drunk or drugged driving. “All impaired driving is bad, and it’s dangerous,” said Capt. Matt Solomon, of the Morgantown ...

Celebrating many years of service

Al Kisner retires from office after over 42 years on the job In 2021, you’re more likely to find Al Kisner on a golf course than at the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, where’s he’s worked for more than 42 years. The current Chief Deputy and former two-term sheriff decided, ...

Viatris/Mylan win EpiPen suit filed by competitor Sanofi

MORGANTOWN -- Viatris announced Friday that its predecessor Mylan has won a lawsuit filed by competitor Sanofi that alleged Mylan employed anticompetitive tactics to snuff out Sanofi’s failed EpiPen rival Auvi-Q. Sanofi sought up to $11.7 billion in damages in the suit. Sanofi filed the ...

Judge denies motion for home confinement

Man burglarized home after owner was murdered A motion to modify the sentence of a man who helped a murderer steal from her victim’s home was denied  Thursday. Judge Phillip Gaujot denied the motion for home confinement or to run the sentences of Glenn Weaver, 28, ...