A Westover man is in custody at North Central Regional Jail following a brief police pursuit in Morgantown on Sunday evening. According to Morgantown Police Department officials, […]
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Police union president clarifies ‘misrepresentations’ surrounding public event staffing
A union rep for area police officers say the city Morgantown Police don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how to handle traffic control during […]
City looking into alternatives to MPD for future parades
Since the unexpected cancellation of the Morgantown Pride Parade in June, city officials have been looking into alternative ways to ensure appropriate staffing will be available for […]
Fair parade to be adequately staffed following cancellation of Pride Parade
With the Monongalia County Fair set to begin next week, the annual Kick-Off Parade is scheduled for Monday, July 31 in downtown Morgantown. Back in June, a […]
Morgantown Pride Parade cancelled due to short staffing at MPD
Those who were looking forward to the Morgantown Pride Parade celebrating the LGBTQ+ community on Friday evening were left disappointed after parade organizers were forced to cancel […]
Hundreds attend Celebration of Life service for MPD officer – thousands attended viewings
Driving toward the Pennsylvania border on W.Va. 43 felt different Friday morning. Nearly a week ago, at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, the road was the […]
Arrest made after downtown carjacking
A Morgantown man is facing first-degree robbery charges after police were called to a carjacking made at gunpoint Sunday in downtown Morgantown. According to the criminal complaint, […]
Police seek information on Sunnyside shooting
The search for suspects is underway after one person was shot Monday evening on Grant Avenue in the Sunnyside area of Morgantown. Morgantown Police Chief Eric Powell […]
Three arrested for Snider Street burglary
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include one of the men arrested gave another man’s name. Nicholas Andrew Walker of Sissonville had nothing to do […]
Police seek information on weekend stabbing
Morgantown police are looking for information on a stabbing incident in downtown Morgantown after being called to a hospital emergency room Sunday morning. A press release from […]