CLARKSBURG – Rocmond Lewis Sr., of Fairmont, was sentenced April 17 to 18 months incarceration for an illegal firearm charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Lewis, […]
Cops and Courts
Man will remain in jail after violating probation
MORGANTOWN — A man who violated probation will remain in jail. Kevin Cayemitte, 29, was sent to Pruntytown Correctional Center in October 2017 after failing to report to […]
Man pleads guilty to having child pornography
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown man pleaded guilty Tuesday to having child pornography. David Berentsen, 74, pleaded guilty to possession of material of minors in sexually explicit conduct. He […]
Hazelton man on probation for manufacturing controlled substance
KINGWOOD – A Hazelton man was placed on two years probation as part of a plea agreement in Preston Circuit Court Tuesday. Thomas Joseph Kirk III pleaded […]
Lunsford trial begins; accused of murdering daughter
WESTON — The other children knew what happened but were too frightened to come forward in the immediate aftermath of Aliayah Lunsford’s death, Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney […]
Woman arrested after pulling a gun on her son
MORGANTOWN — A Morgantown woman was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on her son. Kristy L. Pechinko, 40, of Morgantown, is charged with wanton endangerment involving […]
Man re-sentenced to five years probation
MORGANTOWN — A man who successfully completed his sentence to the Anthony Center was sentenced to five years probation. In January 2016, Caleb Dauphine, 20, was sentenced […]
W.Va. appeals court upholds ruling; Murderer to remain in jail
MORGANTOWN — A murderer will remain in jail after the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (WVSCOA) upheld a ruling made in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Danielle […]
State unveils new license plate honoring law enforcement and other first responders
CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart is calling on Gov. Jim Justice and state lawmakers to support a new West Virginia license plate that honors fallen victims […]
Preston man settles civil suit against Wal-Mart out of court
KINGWOOD — A civil case against Wal-Mart filed by a local man has been resolved out of court. Jonathan David Mann filed suit in 2017 in Preston […]
