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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Dalton civil service hearing continues in Westover
A month after Westover Civil Service Commissioners Justin White, Jessica Thompson and Robert Berryman heard the first two days of testimony in the civil service hearing for former […]
Litigation continues in Dalton civil service hearing
Day two of the civil service hearing for fired Westover Police officer Aaron Dalton concluded Wednesday after Westover Civil Service Commissioners Justin White, Jessica Thompson and Robert […]
Settlement paid to former Westover employee who signed letter calling for officer’s removal
The city of Westover paid a settlement to Christine Riley, a former administrative assistant with the Westover Police Department who said her position was eliminated after she […]
The cop culture of violence and silence
The Dominion Post reported Monday that Westover’s insurer settled two lawsuits alleging police brutality. The suit on behalf of William Cox — who says he was kicked, […]
Motion calling for Westover investigation dies without a second
MORGANTOWN — A motion from Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins calling for an independent investigation died without a second during Monday’s regular council meeting. Mullins laid out […]
Tensions high during Westover council meeting, no motion made to investigate council
WESTOVER—Tensions were high during Thursday night’s special Westover council meeting centered around whether to initiate an investigation into allegations made against council, which failed after no council […]
Dalton files injunction against Westover, alleges employment rights denied
WESTOVER — Attorneys for Westover Police Officer Aaron Dalton have filed an injunction request, alleging Dalton’s employment rights protected by the West Virginia code have been denied. […]
