MASONTOWN — A man drowned Saturday, July 14, in the Bull Run area. Preston Emergency Management/911 Director Duane Hamilton said the body of Derek Noah Bennett, 26, […]
Cops and Courts
Police investigate reported fight at Big Bear Lake
KINGWOOD — Preston deputies are investigating a fight that sent one man to the hospital after his head was beaten with a rock. Cpl. W.T. McNair and […]
Three people arrested for drug-related charges
MORGANTOWN — Three people were arrested by Morgantown Police as part of the on-going fight against the distribution of drugs in Morgantown. Police also confiscated six types […]
New report shows scam increase in the area
KINGWOOD — Preston Sheriff’s deputies say scam reports are on the increase and warn residents not to give out personal information or send money to strangers. Here […]
Vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run Friday is in police custody
MORGANTOWN — Police have the vehicle that struck and killed Divanté Coles on Earl L. Core Road July 6. It was found Thursday evening and is being processed. […]
Granville Police seek information regarding Target shoplifting incidents
GRANVILLE — The Granville Police Department is looking for information about an individual that shoplifted close to $1,400 worth of electronic equipment from the Target at University […]
Justice Loughry facing 22 federal counts as impeachment proceedings begin
CHARLESTON — Impeachment proceedings focused on the West Virginia Supreme Court began Thursday July 12, with Justice Menis Ketchum now out of the mix because of his […]
Tunnelton man faces up to 25 years for multiple charges
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton man faces three to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and other charges. Under a plea agreement, Mark Hamilton Jackson […]
Woman whose dog died in hot car pleads not guilty to animal cruelty
MORGANTOWN — Denise Vanglider pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and requested a court-appointed attorney at a Wednesday arraignment. The 53-year-old entered her plea before Morgantown Municipal […]
Former Preston dog warden pleads guilty to felony
KINGWOOD — Former Preston dog warden Brittaney Shearer pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony conspiracy to commit child abuse resulting in injury of her 11-year-old daughter. Under a […]
