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 […]
Cops and Courts
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 […]
EQT files federal lawsuit over royalty payments
MORGANTOWN — Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT wants to have a new West Virginia law protecting royalty payments declared unconstitutional. It filed a lawsuit to accomplish that goal in […]
Government seeks death penalty against two federal inmates
HAZELTON — The government will seek the death penalty against two federal inmates who allegedly murdered two inmates, according to The United States Attorney’s Officer in the […]
Commission hosts flag-raising and rededication ceremony
MORGANTOWN — The bricks and mortar, monuments and amenities were purchased with tax dollars but earned by decades of military heroes, civic pioneers and engaged citizens who have known […]
Morgantown man charged with robbery and sexual abuse
MORGANTOWN — A man suspected of robbing two hotels and sexually assaulting hotel employees has been arrested. Tommie E. Hamlet-Mitchell, 45, of Morgantown, was charged with two counts […]
Nicholas County man charged with first-degree sexual abuse
MORGANTOWN — A man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a female family member who is incapacitated. Darrell Ray Lewis Sr., 63, of Nettie, Nicholas County, […]