One woman is dead following a shooting incident on Falling Water Lane the evening of April 19. According to a press release authorized by Monongalia County Sheriff […]
Cops and Courts
Gun auction brings in over $18,000 for the Sheriff’s Department
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department received a $18,822 check this week for guns recently sold by the West Virginia State Treasurers Office. The check was […]
Man sentenced for 2022 Grafton Road death
The man found responsible for the 2022 death of Grafton Road resident Michael E. Mobley, 29, was sentenced in Monongalia County Magistrate Court Friday morning. Mobley identified […]
Federal appeals court says W.Va. law can’t keep transgender girl off the track team
Federal appeals court judges have ruled that West Virginia’s law forbidding the participation of transgender athletes on school sports teams violates the rights of a middle school […]
MPD oversight board considers funding request for community survey
BY MIKE NOLTING The Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board plans to move forward with a community survey to better understand the perceptions of policing in […]
Police and Peers to help with drug problem
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members are giving the Police and Peers program a try. Tonya Helmick, a member of the program who was at the Tuesday […]
Arrest made on attempted carjacking near Mon Health
An attempted carjacking near Mon Health on J.D. Anderson Drive resulted in felony robbery charges for Anthony Michael Shuttlesworth, 30, of Morgantown. Monongalia County deputies were dispatched […]
Governor says he doesn’t know details of tax liens
Two months ago, the state tax department overseen by Gov. Jim Justice’s administration filed seven liens for unpaid sales taxes amounting to $3.5 million owed by The […]
Morgantown man takes plea deal on sexual abuse charges
A former resident of the South Park area of Morgantown now awaits sentencing after entering into a plea agreement with Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorneys on March 27. […]
Two men facing drug charges after traffic stop in Morgantown
Two Michigan men were arrested in downtown Morgantown after drugs were found in their possession during a traffic stop. Monongalia County Deputy Noah Thompson reported observing a […]