After two weeks of disruption because of positive COVID-19 tests by employees of the Monongalia County Justice Center, in-person services will resume for magistrate and circuit court […]
Cops and Courts
Man suspected of two burglaries arrested
Tips from community led to apprehension Tips from the community led sheriff’s deputies to a Monongalia County man suspected of two burglaries. Larry T. Heaster, 24, is […]
Two Michigan men arrested for intent to distribute heroin
MORGANTOWN — Two men from the greater Detroit area were arrested by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force after allegedly finding more than a pound of drugs […]
Woman threatens others with scissors, knives
A Morgantown woman is accused of threatening people with knives and scissors and throwing hot candle wax on one. Ruth L. Johnson, 38, is charged with brandishing […]
Aurora man charged with attempted robbery of Terra Alta grocery store
KINGWOOD — An Aurora man is charged with the April 14 attempted robbery of the Terra Alta Shop ‘n Save. Seth Edwin Feather, 33, is accused of […]
Daily Report – July 28, 2020
State Police at Kingwood DeBerry, Steve Eric Jr., 45, of Reedsville, fleeing, obstructing an officer, assaulting an officer, speeding, July 24; Trooper Anglin. Preston Sheriff Hodgkins, Matthew […]
Speeder leads deputies on W.Va. 43 chase
Driver alleged to be under the influence of multiple drugs A Morgantown area man, allegedly on drugs, is accused of leading deputies on a chase. Monongalia County […]
Local Briefs
Staff and wire reports BOE meeting tonight closed to public Tonight’s meeting of the Monongalia County Board of Education as with the case of other BOE meetings […]
State Police charge man with first-degree arson in weekend fire in Masontown
KINGWOOD — The ex-boyfriend of a Masontown woman is charged with arson in the weekend burning of her house. Desmond Devon Simmons, 34, is charged with first-degree […]
Westover police sued for civil rights violations
CLARKSBURG — A federal lawsuit has been filed against Westover’s chief of police and two of its officers, claiming the civil rights of Andre Howton were violated […]
