Challenger Cindy Scott beats Judge Debra Scudiere in Mon Circuit Court race

June 9, 2020

Cindy Scott will spend the next four years as a judge on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, finishing the Division 1 term left vacant by Senior Status Judge Russell Clawges when he retired in January 2019. Gov. Jim Justice appointed Chief Judge Debra Scudiere, who took the bench in April 2019, to replace Clawges. However, state law requires governor-appointed judges to run in the next election. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. I want to thank the voters of Monongalia County for putting their faith in me and honoring me with their votes,” Scott said. “My heart ...

DeChristopher wins second term as Mon County Prosecutor

June 9, 2020

Monongalia County Prosecutor Perri DeChristopher will serve a second four-year term after winning her reelection campaign. “I am incredibly grateful to have been reelected and provided the opportunity to continue my work as prosecuting attorney,” she said. “I will continue to seek justice, support victims and represent Monongalia County with fairness, dedication and integrity. I am certainly looking forward to the next four years.” DeChristopher ran unopposed and received 10,280 votes. All election results are unofficial until canvassing is complete.

Palmer wins second term as Mon County Sheriff

June 9, 2020

Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer will serve his second term as the county’s sheriff after winning reelection Tuesday. “First of all, I’m overwhelmed,” Palmer said. “It goes to show you that the people of Monongalia County are happy with what we’re doing here to give me ...

Terra Alta woman pleads no contest to child neglect charge

June 9, 2020

KINGWOOD — A Terra Alta woman pleaded no contest to child neglect after someone reported her 5-year-old was walking along the highway alone.Sabrina Lee Greaser, 40, was ordered to pay a total of $465.50 in fines and court costs for charges of misdemeanor child neglect and providing false information to a trooper.According to the criminal complaint by State Police Trooper J.L. Anglin, on Friday a neighbor told officers he had seen Greaser’s daughter “walking close to the roadway with no parents within the area.” The roadway was W.Va. 7 and traffic was going by at 55 mph, the ...

Masontown man charged after shooting at an occupied vehicle

June 9, 2020

KINGWOOD — A Masontown man is charged with shooting at a car that held a woman and their two children.Kevin James McGinnis, 34, denied the accusation, according to a criminal complaint by State Police Trooper C.E. Smith. McGinnis was in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail Monday in lieu of $10,500 bond.He is charged with felony wanton endangerment with a firearm and with misdemeanors of shooting across a road or near a building, brandishing a deadly weapon and three counts of domestic assault.According to the criminal complaint, on Sunday the victim told Trooper Smith that McGinnis shot ...

Man arrested in Monongalia County for alleged sexual assault of an underage girl

June 9, 2020

Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl early Tuesday morning.Caleb Wiley, 33, is charged with sexual assault by a parent, guardian or custodian.The victim called 911 at about 2:10 a.m. and said Wiley sexually assaulted her just before she called, according to Sheriff Perry Palmer.Deputies went to Viewcrest Village, off Scotts Run Road, and after an investigation, arrested Wiley, Palmer said.The victim, whose age isn’t being released at this time, had been staying with Wiley for about a week and is ...