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 […]
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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 […]
Dunbar sitter sentenced in toddler’s death
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County mother says her whole family got “ripped apart” after the death of her 2-year-old son. The boy’s babysitter is […]
Hearing over auction of Greenbrier Sporting Club could be paused
A court hearing over a proposed forced auction of The Greenbrier Sporting Club could be held off while all sides engage in talks. Weeks ago, Carter Bank […]
Former cop charged with impersonating an officer
A former West Virginia University police officer is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly claiming to still be with the department before leaving the scene of an accident. […]
Guilty with no mercy
KINGWOOD — The trial for Luis Martinez-Otero, 54, of Terra Alta ended Thursday with the jury bringing back a guilty verdict of first-degree murder, recommending his sentence […]