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 […]
Cops and Courts
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 […]
Beloved EMT remembered
Lacey Fox loved her families and they loved her. “She loved her EMS family and she loved her karate kids,” her mother, Patricia, 70, said. Fox, 35, […]
Police, fire departments urge fireworks, sparklers be used safely
Glow sticks, LED wands serve as safer holiday alternatives Those planning to celebrate the end of 2020 tonight should remember that while consumer fireworks are legal in […]
Accused man to be hospitalized for evaluation
Defendant suffers from conditions found to affect his competency A man accused of damaging an ATM, breaking into a bank and a defecating on the floor will […]
Winning magistrates of 2020 sworn in
Winners of the 2020 magistrate election were sworn in on Tuesday. Magistrates Jim Nabors, Sandy Holepit and Ron Bane all swore to perform their duties to the […]
