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 […]
Cops and Courts
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 […]
Two charged in 2023 overdose death
Two people are now facing charges for the overdose death of a 31-year-old female on Jan. 16, 2023, in Monongalia County. At the time, deputies with the […]
Alabama man arrested for starting forest fires
An Alabama man was arrested by West Virginia State Police after allegedly starting multiple brush fires in the area of Wiseman Road and Glory Barn Road in […]
Body found in river ID’ed by sheriff’s department
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has identified a body found in the Monongahela River last month as that of James R. Weaver, 48, of Arthurdale. Weaver had been […]
Pittsburgh double-murder suspect shoots himself following traffic stop in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON — A suspect in a Pittsburgh double-murder case died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kanawha County Monday morning. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Joe […]
Body found in river ID’ed by sheriff ’s department
Monongalia County Sheriff ’s Department has identified a body found in the Monongahela River last month as that of James R. Weaver, 48, of Arthurdale. Weaver had […]
Efforts continue to correct financial errors in Preston
KINGWOOD — Work continues on financial statements for the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. Melissa Hardy, a CPA working with the department, told Preston County Commission this week […]
