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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 decided that since our department’s growing, we have 110 employees, that I would do co-chiefs,” Monongalia ...

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 state after he leaves office.  West Virginia has a two-consecutive-term limit for sheriff,  so Loughrie ...

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 Eric, 51, of Tunnelton, disorderly conduct, July 27; Deputy Martin. Kingwood ...

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 period May 25-June 30 were due by July 7. This information includes all expenses up until June 30 candidates reported ...

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 the department’s Facebook page. Candidate Jason Peaslee also wants the court to order Loughrie not to use the department to ...