Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million shoebox gifts to children in over 170 countries. The shoebox gifts are filled with […]
Author: Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post
Seat belt violation ends in foot chase, drug charges
A routine traffic stop in Morgantown by a West Virginia State Trooper resulted in a brief foot chase and drug charges against the vehicles’ driver. Cpl. J.T. […]
Drug task force finds meth, cocaine during search
Jermaine Jones, 50, of Jackson, Mich., was taken into custody on Thursday after the Mon Metro Drug Task Force found drugs inside a Morgantown residence. Task force […]
Law enforcement recruitment problematic for all departments
Police departments countywide and throughout the state are experiencing an unprecedented shortage of new officer recruits. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department said they will be down eight […]
“No one reimburses for that” — a look at EMS operations
Emergency. Medical. Services. They are an essential community resource and one many expect is guaranteed like police and non-volunteer fire services. However, EMS crews in West Virginia […]
Law suit filed against DHHR, employees claim negligence after minor is accused of sexual assault
A Marion County couple has filed a civil suit in Monongalia County Circuit Court against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and two […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF’S Hess, Lucas Nathaniel, 30, domestic battery, May 25, Deputy Ward. Lumbano, Raymond Tito, 32, strangulation, May 30, Deputy Watkins. Kyer, Jason Ray, 38, domestic battery […]
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 […]
State Police receive AED donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement
Local West Virginia State Police detachments will now be equipped with AED (automated external defibrillator) devices thanks to a donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement. Several members from […]
WVU professors weigh in on prevention, long-term effects of mass shootings
As the country continues to be at odds over solutions to the mass shooting/gun control issues plaguing the nation, two professors at West Virginia University are sharing […]
