KINGWOOD — Preston County’s newest magistrate was sworn in Friday afternoon. Peggy Pase was sworn in by Circuit Court Judge Stephen Shaffer. She will finish the term […]
Cops and Courts
Abraham: Requested information secured at Southern Regional Jail
CHARLESTON — Justice administration Chief of Staff Brian Abraham said Thursday he’s hopeful a federal judge will consider evidence about conditions at the Southern Regional Jail is […]
Administration again says evidence in federal jails case wasn’t intentionally destroyed
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said state workers should lose their jobs or even be subject to criminal charges if they were responsible for destroying a range […]
Arrest made after early morning altercation on High Street
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department officials say deputies are putting together the narrative of events that occurred during an alleged fight on High Street at approximately 4:18 a.m. […]
Violent teen fight in Westover ends with injuries, arrest
At least one teen is hospitalized, and others were treated for injuries after what is being described as a “melee” between a group of teenagers on Millan […]
Preston teacher abuse case moves to circuit court
The Preston County teacher accused of child abuse after allegedly using duct tape on a student’s mouth and hands had a preliminary hearing earlier this week in […]
Morgantown woman accused of sexual assault of 14-year-old
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 […]
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 […]
