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Former Westover officer appealing termination to WV Supreme Court

WESTOVER – Former Westover Police officer Aaron Dalton is appealing his termination before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. This after his firing was upheld by the Westover Civil Service Commission and affirmed through unsuccessful appeals in Monongalia County Circuit Court ...

CSC upholds Dalton termination — for the wrong reasons

Last week, the Westover Civil Service Commission rightfully voted to uphold the termination of former Westover Police Officer Aaron Dalton. But the reasons the commissioners gave — or did not give — is concerning. As Erin Cleavenger reported, Dalton’s original dismissal by the police ...

Dalton hearing concludes, decision still weeks away

The Civil Service hearing for former Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton, which began in late February, ended Monday after a fourth day of testimony before Westover Civil Service Commissioners Justin White, Jessica Thompson and Robert Berryman.   The commissioners will now review all ...

Dalton files civil suit against City of Westover

Amidst an ongoing civil service hearing regarding previous Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton, a lawsuit against the City of Westover was filed this week by the former officer in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Former Westover Police Chief Rick Panico and Westover Officer Zachary Fecsko were ...

Are ‘bad apples’ too hard to get rid of?

The Department of Homeland Security, at Gov. Jim Justice’s request, launched multiple investigations into incidents involving state police after two anonymous letters were sent several months ago to the Justice administration and several lawmakers. The allegations go back years, ranging ...