A Morgantown woman is facing a third-degree sexual assault charge after she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The investigation began after the […]
Cops and Courts
Donation helps Blacksville VFD purchase heavy lifting equipment
Firefighters with the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department are now able to handle the heavy lifting at accident scenes, thanks to a donation from Northeast Natural Energy. Blacksville […]
Man charged with arson in church fire
A 19-year-old man is charged with second degree arson after police say he admitted to setting a fire in the bathroom of The Church of Morning Glory […]
Police seek suspect in Monday night shooting
Local police are seeking information regarding a shooting Monday evening on Don Knotts Boulevard near the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. At about 9:16 p.m. Monday, Morgantown Police […]
Arrest made after reckless driver hits school bus, others in Star City
A Michigan man is facing charges after he crashed into several vehicles, including a school bus, in Star City, while recklessly fleeing from police. The pursuit began on […]
Former WVU professor accused of stealing grant funds, fleeing to China
A former West Virginia University professor who was federally indicted in 2020 on two counts of federal program fraud after investigators say he embezzled thousands of dollars […]
Hearing waived by former child advocate employee
The Morgantown woman accused of distribution of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct waived her right to a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday morning in […]
Former DHHR threat preparedness director indicted for approving millions in COVID tests without verification
A former official within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is facing federal charges after investigators say he lied to federal agents and […]
Hearing for former court advocacy office worker set for Monday
The former CASA for Kids office staff member accused of distribution of materials depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday […]
Preparing for the unthinkable — county agencies train active school-shooter scenarios
Law enforcement agencies and first responders from across the county were at University High School throughout the day Friday working on their strategies, tactics and communications in […]
