STAR CITY — A fundraiser benefiting one of Star City’s finest is poised to show that Star City takes care of their own. Following a breast cancer diagnosis, Star City […]
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Preparing for the unthinkable — county agencies train active school-shooter scenarios
Law enforcement agencies and first responders from across the county were at University High School throughout the day Friday working on their strategies, tactics and communications in the event of […]
Telecommunicators — the voice of emergency services
Each year, the second full week of April is earmarked as a time to express thanks and appreciation for public safety telecommunicators. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines […]
Star City PD finds fentanyl during traffic stop; more at nearby motel
Two individuals are being held at North Central Regional Jail after Star City Police conducted a traffic stop which led to the discovery of fentanyl in the vehicle and in […]
Terra Alta woman arrested for drugs after Star City traffic stop
A Preston County woman is being held at North Central Regional Jail on $50,000 bond after Star City police allegedly found a variety of controlled substances in her vehicle. On […]
Meth found in Pa. man’s vehicle during traffic stop in Star City
A Pennsylvania man was arrested this week after police in Star City found numerous bags of methamphetamine inside his vehicle. Star City Police Officer Hunt wrote in a criminal complaint […]
Noisy muffler leads Star City PD to drug bust
Star City police officers arrested a Morgantown man on possession charges after pulling his vehicle over for excessive smoke, gas, or noise from the muffler, a violation of a Star […]
Star City K9 ‘Abel’ to do it all
Star City’s new top dog Abel, is able to do it all and has already assisted officers in finding illegal narcotics. K9 Abel and handler Officer Travis Layton are part […]
A farewell to the chief: Tom Varndell retires from Star City PD
Star City Town Hall was full of people Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Star City Police Chief Tom Varndell. Mayor Herman Reid, along with city council members, city […]
Colebank sworn in as new Star City police chief
Chief Thomas Varndell has led the Star City Police Department since 2017. After five years as chief and many more serving in law enforcement, Varndell has decided to retire. With […]
