KINGWOOD — There’s nothing new in the investigation into the cause of an October fire at the home of a man accused of murder. On Oct. 19, […]
Cops and Courts
Hawkins Construction faces lawsuit
Local Company allegedly violates Consumer Credit and Protection Act A Monongalia County-based contractor is accused by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey of violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit […]
Mon County clerk’s office closed to in-person business temporarily
Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney announced Wednesday that the clerk’s office will be closed for in-person business until further notice due to COVID-19. Blaney said she hopes […]
Man charged in Peirpont crash
A man is charged with two DUI-related offenses after a crash near Peirpont Landing Wednesday morning. Brandon M. Feck, 36, of Kingwood, is charged with DUI and […]
Lawsuit filed against Trinity Christian board of directors
Suit filed after several members’ resignations A lawsuit filed this week claims Trinity Christian School’s board of directors is non-functioning after several resignations. The suit asks for […]
Three inmates indicted on assault, contraband charges
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Three inmates at Federal Correction Institution Hazelton in Bruceton Mills were indicted Tuesday on various charges, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Edward Smith, 38, was indicted […]
Mon’s magistrate Phillip Gaujot hears first case
Elected in last June’s primary election Monongalia County’s newest magistrate heard his first case and several more besides Monday. “I’ve got some law background but I’m also […]
Man involved in shooting pleads, still faces prison
Judge dismisses firearm charge A man involved in a shooting at Woodland Terrace in summer 2020 pleaded guilty to one charge Monday. Judge Phillip Gaujot accepted Juan […]
2020 busy year for district
Newsroom@DominionPost.com WHEELING — The Northern District of West Virginia saw a 27% increase in the number of criminal matters received for consideration, with charges brought against 300 […]
A look back at cops and courts stories in 2020
Some of the most memorable stories on the cops and courts beat in 2020 happened before the words pandemic and COVID-19 were part of our daily lives […]
