KINGWOOD — A woman who was beaten during a robbery at Becky’s last year is suing the business owner and the building owner, saying they failed to […]
Cops and Courts
Uber rape case won’t go before third jury
The case against Ibrahim Hamid, accused of sexually assaulting a woman after he gave her a ride home, will not go to trial for a third time. […]
New magistrate sworn in at Mon County Justice Center
MORGANTOWN — It was a celebratory atmosphere at the Monongalia County Justice Center Thursday as J. Timothy Pocius, Monongalia County’s newest magistrate, was sworn in. “I am […]
Video of state trooper beating of suspect released
MARTINSBURG — The Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has released the dashcam video showing West Virginia State Police troopers allegedly using excessive force during an arrest in […]
Three people charged with four counts of animal cruelty in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Three people have been charged with four counts each of animal cruelty after cats were found emaciated, dehydrated and dead in a house on Yorks […]
Alcohol Commission, police investigate possible St. Patrick’s Day weekend offenses
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration conducted compliance checks Saturday at a downtown bar, followed by a search by the Morgantown Police Department. The MPD […]
Woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for death of 7-month-old son
MORGANTOWN — A pregnant woman will spend time in prison after her neglect led to the death of her first child. Through tears, Julie Porreca, 20, told […]
Former trooper indicted in connection with Berkeley County arrest
MARTINSBURG — One of two West Virginia State Police troopers fired in January following an alleged excessive force arrest in Berkeley County last year was indicted Wednesday […]
Police identify woman who died following Fairmont fire
FAIRMONT — Fairmont Police have identified a woman who died following a fire March 15 on Gaston Avenue in Fairmont. Cheryl Diane Willis, of 519 Gaston Ave. […]
State Supreme Court denies Preston man’s appeal of 2015 conviction
CHARLESTON — The State Supreme Court has rejected another attempt by a Preston County man to get out of prison. Robert Watring, 39, of Kingwood, was convicted […]
