In the predawn hours of May 21, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded Chin Orih’s home, guns drawn. The sound of a deputy banging on their door woke […]
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Postcast 83 – August 6, 2021
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A changing of the guard(s)
With a growing department, job is split between co-chiefs Meet Chief Deputy of Law Enforcement Mark Ralston and Chief Deputy of Civilian Operations Vance Lipscomb. “Well, I […]
Sheriff reviews time in position
KINGWOOD — Preston Sheriff Dan Loughrie said he and his wife, Donna, are looking forward to spending time with their children and grandchildren who live out of […]
Daily Report – July 28, 2020
State Police at Kingwood DeBerry, Steve Eric Jr., 45, of Reedsville, fleeing, obstructing an officer, assaulting an officer, speeding, July 24; Trooper Anglin. Preston Sheriff Hodgkins, Matthew […]
Preston County election big spenders
KINGWOOD — The big spenders in county elections were in the Republican primary for sheriff, but big spending didn’t equal a win. Campaign financial reports for the […]
Candidate sues sheriff for Facebook post
KINGWOOD — A candidate for the Republican nomination for Preston County sheriff has gone to court, seeking to force Sheriff Dan Loughrie to remove a post from […]
Lawyer sues sheriff, commission
A Wheeling-based attorney is suing Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer and the County Commission over a denied Freedom of Information Act request. Robert McCoid filed the suit […]
Mon County sheriff seeks new deputies
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is looking to fill two open deputy positions. Sheriff Perry Palmer said the department is accepting applications until Sept. 12. Applications can […]