Although the search for a missing physician was suspended Monday, the Monongalia County sheriff said Tuesday they are not giving up on finding Dr. John Lawson Magruder. The search began […]
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Search suspended for missing doctor, community hopes for his safe return
Search-and-rescue efforts in Coopers Rock State Forest for missing Morgantown doctor John Lawson Magruder were suspended Monday after a three-day search of the area. The search had been focused in […]
Mon sheriff’s department suspends search for missing doctor
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday afternoon it has suspended the search for missing doctor John Lawson Magruder, who was reported missing on July 27, 2022. According to a […]
Local doctor reported missing, law enforcement searching Coopers Rock area
Area law enforcement and search and rescue teams scoured the Coopers Rock area Friday for a local doctor reported missing since Wednesday. According to a press release from the Monongalia […]
Family confirms Morgantown husband, father reported missing found dead Tuesday
John “Scott” Strader, a Morgantown husband and father reported missing by his family over the weekend, was found dead on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Strader family. Strader’s […]
Morgantown man charged in River Road stabbing
Patrick G. Bolyard, 37, of Morgantown, was taken into custody by Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies after allegedly stabbing a man more than a dozen times at a residence on River […]
Sheriff: New phone scam targets concealed carry permit holders
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department warns local residents of a new phone scam regarding concealed carry permits. Department officials said they received a call from a local permit holder who […]
‘It’s an ongoing investigation’: Search continues for Bryn Hargreaves
A private investigator has been hired to assist in the ongoing search for Bryn Hargreaves, a former pro rugby star in his native England who went missing from his Morgantown […]
Morgantown man charged with arson, child neglect for apartment fire
A Morgantown man is being held at North Central Regional Jail after allegedly setting multiple fires to an apartment with small children inside during a domestic dispute on Monday. Deputies […]
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MORGANTOWN POLICE Williams, Joshua, 27, battery, battery on government employee, May 11, Officer Michael. mpd Mayle, Megan S., 27, shoplifting first offense, May 13, Officer Mayle. WESTOVER POLICE Gamble, Marcus […]









