KINGWOOD- Preston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident that occurred about 4 p.m. May 8th at the Rodeheaver Trailer Court in Kingwood. Police are searching for a […]
Cops and Courts
Morgantown man serves probation for unlawful assault
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown man will serve three years of probation for unlawful assault. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Russell Clawges delivered the sentence to Logan Garrett […]
WVU prof: Criminalizing prostitution ‘not helping anybody’
MORGANTOWN — Alison Bass, journalism professor at WVU and author of “Getting Screwed: Sex Workers and the Law,” said after researching and speaking with sex workers across […]
How W.Va. law categorizes human trafficking
West Virginia state codes Coercion means: The use or threat of force against, abduction of, serious harm to or physical restraint of an individual; (B) The use […]
Victims of human trafficking can be anyone
W. Va. — When it comes to recognizing victims of human trafficking or abusive relationships, local advocates said one of the main things to remember is they look […]
Human trafficking an ongoing concern, even in W.Va.
W.Va. — The words “human trafficking” have generated a lot of buzz in West Virginia since January, when the Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office helped raise awareness […]
How tickets are dealt with in Mon County Magistrate Court
MORGANTOWN — After law enforcement hands out a ticket, be it for a traffic violation or other reason, there are 10 days to respond, according to court […]
Defendants file to have medical malpractice lawsuit dismissed
MORGANTOWN — Several defendants in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed motions to dismiss the case. A motion to dismiss was filed on behalf of Dr. Richard Kerr, […]
Preston County Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit money
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Office recently investigated numerous reports of counterfeit U.S. currency. According to a press release, the bills in question are all larger […]
Mon Sheriff’s Department obtains warrants in connection to homicide
MORAGNTOWN — Law enforcement obtained warrants for two people in connection with the murder of Timothy Pahl. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department said it has obtained warrants […]