DUNBAR — Not long after the West Virginia State Police graduated their first Cadet class since 2015 in November, a new Cadet class has been enlisted. The West […]
Cops and Courts
Minor crimes down in Mon County in 2018, but slight increase in major offenses
Minor crimes in Monongalia County decreased by more than 600 in 2018. However, major crimes saw a slight increase. The number of cases charged does not mean the […]
Police looking for man suspected of using stolen credit card at Walmart
GRANVILLE — Granville Police are looking for man suspected of using a stolen credit card at the University Town Centre Walmart, as well as other stores in the […]
Granville Police seek information on theft suspects
GRANVILLE — Granville Police are seeking information about a man and woman they say used a stolen credit card to buy goods at Walmart. According to police, the […]
Four Hazelton prison workers injured; staff works without pay during government shutdown
HAZELTON — The high-security U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton is on lockdown Friday after an incident this morning in which an inmate assaulted multiple staff. According to Richard Heldreth, […]
Lawsuit filed by former Kingwood police officers partially dismissed
KINGWOOD — Kingwood, the mayor and two former police officers have agreed to dismiss three of the six counts in a civil suit filed by the officers. […]
Woman from Braxton County overdoses after leaving son in parking lot
MORGANTOWN — Police say a Braxton County woman left her 11-year-old son in the parking lot while she went to get high in a gas station bathroom. […]
Police issue warrant for Fairmont man in shooting
MORGANTOWN — The Fairmont Police Department has issued a warrant for first-degree murder for William Edward “Ed” “Pumpkin” Littleton, 26 of Fairmont, for the shooting death of Justin […]
Preston County Prosecuting Attorney’s office seeks forfeiture of $2K, drugs seized during arrest
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is seeking the forfeiture of $2,404 cash and various drugs seized during an arrest last year. The petition for […]
Tragedy, vandalism, murder and civil suit settlements mark 2018 for cops and crime
An act of mass vandalism, tragic deaths and a large award by a jury in a wrongful death suit all involving vehicles — a key component of […]
