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Lawsuit accuses one of suspended W.Va. troopers of 2016 traffic stop assault

MARTINSBURG — A Charles Town attorney said he was not surprised to learn of assault allegations against West Virginia State Police Trooper First Class Derek Walker. “My reaction was finally someone captured him on video,” said Attorney Braun Hamstead. “When those cars come up ...

City uses micro-milling to address top crash spot

MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown recently took steps to address the number one crash location in the city. According to information provided Monday by Morgantown Communications Director Andrew Stacy, the curve where Darst Street and Hampton Avenue connect was the site of 30 accidents ...

Justice announces expanded efforts to fight opioid epidemic

HUNTINGTON — Gov. Jim Justice promised victory Monday in the state’s ongoing battle against opioids. Bob Hansen is the new executive director of the state Office of Drug Control Policy. “I’m going to fix it and absolutely if you’re in the way, you’re are just going to have ...

Rep. McKinley hosts law enforcement roundtable with local police chiefs

MORGANTOWN — Rep. David McKinley held a law enforcement roundtable with local police chiefs Monday morning to get their views on pending federal criminal justice reform legislation and dealing with the opioid crisis. “It was a good meeting,” he said during a brief post-meeting press ...

KINGWOOD – A former Rowlesburg resident was placed on probation for four years Monday after pleading to three drug-related felonies in Preston Circuit Court. Amber Wendy Bolyard, 27, was sentenced to three-to-15 years in prison  for delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a ...