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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 ...

Sentencing delayed for Morgantown pharmacist

Sentencing on local charges was postponed Tuesday for a former Morgantown pharmacist who is already serving time in federal prison on drug charges. As previously reported, Scott Tingler, 41, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised ...

Preston courthouse to ease entry restrictions

KINGWOOD — Entry restrictions will ease Monday at the Preston County Courthouse Annex, but people are still asked to follow social distancing and other guidelines. Requirements to enter the courthouse may differ, as it falls under the guidance of the State Supreme Court.  Preston County has had   19 confirmed cases, five probable cases and two deaths, Preston Health Department Director V.J. Davis told the county commission Monday.  “We have 22 people who have recovered, and we have zero active cases,” Davis said. “This is the first time since this ...