It’s hard to imagine, but the scandal surrounding the West Virginia State Police Academy in Institute has gotten even worse. The academy made headlines in 2023 when […]
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Man allegedly attempts murder over missing tacos
A Morgantown man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly tried to shoot a relative inside their home on Warm Hollow Road. According to the criminal […]
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 […]
Kingwood man charged with terroristic threats after threatening to kill state troopers
A Preston County man is in jail after state police say he threatened to kill troopers following a trespassing complaint in which he was described as the […]
Arrest made following I-79 road-rage shooting
A Morgantown man was arrested by West Virginia State Police following a road-rage incident with shots fired on Interstate 79 near Goshen Road Wednesday morning. Two victims […]
Parents charged after toddler allegedly found walking alone on Preston County road
A Preston County couple is in custody after their 3-year-old was allegedly found walking alone in a ditch along Herring Road in Kingwood. According to criminal complaints, […]
Man jailed after daytime break-in at Heritage Point apartment
A Morgantown man is in jail after allegedly breaking into a Village at Heritage Point apartment on Monday. West Virginia State Police responded to the scene and […]
MPD, State Police make weekend drug arrests
A Maryland man is facing drug charges after Morgantown police found him driving a motorcycle in the wrong direction on High Street, which is a one-way street. […]
Interim state police superintendent: Changes won’t come overnight
BY MIKE NOLTING The new leader of the state police told state lawmakers Monday better days are ahead for the agency. Interim West Virginia State Police Superintendent […]
Are ‘bad apples’ too hard to get rid of?
The Department of Homeland Security, at Gov. Jim Justice’s request, launched multiple investigations into incidents involving state police after two anonymous letters were sent several months ago […]