A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute. At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge […]
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Westover Sewer Board a requirement of Holland Avenue funding
WESTOVER — In an emergency addition to Monday’s meeting agenda, Westover City Council voted on first reading to reconstitute the three-person sanitary sewer board it eliminated just over two years […]
Westover residents find poisoned cats, police investigating
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. While it is […]
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 — or did not […]
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 allegations. Westover Civil […]
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 Chief Joe Adams, […]
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 the Westover Police […]
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 Commissioners Justin White, […]
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 to the Justice […]
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 open slots. Monongalia […]
