A group of Westover residents are expressing outrage after a growing number of community cats have been found dead, all showing signs they may have been poisoned. […]
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CSC upholds Dalton termination — for the wrong reasons
Last week, the Westover Civil Service Commission rightfully voted to uphold the termination of former Westover Police Officer Aaron Dalton. But the reasons the commissioners gave — […]
Former Westover officer refiles lawsuit, decision in civil service hearing still pending
In February, a civil service hearing began regarding accusations of misconduct against Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton who was ultimately dismissed from the department due to the […]
Westover PD finds drugs in Holland Avenue residence
Officers with the Westover Police Department recovered several types of controlled substances and a loaded gun at a Holland Avenue apartment early Tuesday morning. According to WPD […]
Westover man charged for ‘dragging’ dog causing injury
A Westover man was arrested for animal cruelty after witnesses saw him “dragging” his dog and striking a woman who tried to stop him. Patrolman Cather, with […]
Dalton hearing concludes, decision still weeks away
The Civil Service hearing for former Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton, which began in late February, ended Monday after a fourth day of testimony before Westover Civil Service […]
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 […]
Law enforcement recruitment still down; Sheriff’s office offers testing this weekend
Local law enforcement agencies are trying to raise officer recruitment numbers any way they can but are still having difficulty finding willing and suitable candidates to fill […]
Litigation continues in Dalton civil service hearing
Day two of the civil service hearing for fired Westover Police officer Aaron Dalton concluded Wednesday after Westover Civil Service Commissioners Justin White, Jessica Thompson and Robert […]
Driver under the influence flees from Westover patrolman
A Morgantown man is in custody after he allegedly attempted to flee from a Westover Police officer while under the influence. According to court documents, Patrolman Carver […]
