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Morgantown PoliceStadelman, Paul Matthew, 47, of Clarksburg, possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver, June 17; Officer Helms.Kerns, Terence, 30, of Frederick, Md., obstructing an officer, fleeing, fugitive from justice, June 18; Officer Arthurs. Mon SheriffNelson, Jack D. Jr., 26, of Morgantown, violation of protective order, June 18; Deputy Alexander.

Terra Alta Mayor Robert DeLauder charged with misdemeanor

KINGWOOD — The Preston County prosecuting attorney has charged Terra Alta Mayor Robert DeLauder with a misdemeanor for allegedly removing a meeting agenda from the door of town hall and throwing it away.DeLauder was arraigned Thursday and posted $500 bond. He is charged with “alteration, concealment or destruction of public record.” The mayor pleaded not guilty and will have a hearing at a later date.According to the criminal complaint filed by Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Snyder III, DeLauder “ripped the town council agenda off of the Terra Alta Town Hall front door for a ...

Tunnelton man charged with money laundering claims he was trying to get money for his girlfriend

KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man is charged with money laundering, but he told police he was just trying to get money for his girlfriend in Dubai so she could access other funds.Terry Wesley Moon, 51, is charged with felony money laundering. He was arraigned in Preston County Magistrate Court this week and released on bond.According to the criminal complaint by State Police Trooper C.E. Smith, a man reported his email account had been hacked. He said he was told by someone he believed he was doing business with to send a payment from his bank account to Moon.Moon told the trooper he ...

Capito, Senate leaders introduce police reform JUSTICE Act

MORGANTOWN -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. joined with Majority Leader Mitch McConell, R-Ky., and five other senators to announce introduction of the JUSTICE Act police reform bill. Capito followed that with a conference call with West Virginia reporters. JUSTICE is an acronym for ...

Morgantown Council members offer support for protests, police department

MORGANTOWN -- Based on comments offered Tuesday evening by members of Morgantown City Council, the Morgantown Police Department has the trust and backing of the city’s decision-making body. While offering individual reports at the end of the regular council session, nearly every ...

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Mon Sheriff Alhussain, Abdullah, 27, of Morgantown, violation of protective order, June 15; Deputy Neff.Loveridge, Clair Alan, 60, of Morgantown, possession of a controlled substance, driving on revoked license, no insurance, improper registration, June 15; Deputy Neff. WVU Police Lowe, Andrew Charles, 22, of Morgantown, petit larceny, June 15; Officer Gray. Preston Sheriff Hawkins, Dale Lewis, 47, of Morgantown, fleeing with reckless indifference, June 14; Deputy Martin.Taylor, Bethany Marie, 32, of Kingwood, possession of meth, June 15; Deputy Hovatter. State Police ...