WHEELING — Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department 1st Sgt. Kurt Thomas spent nearly five hours on the stand Tuesday explaining use-of-force training deputies receive. He also answered questions […]
Cops and Courts
Fairview man faces drug charges following Blacksville bust Friday
A Fairview man was arrested on drug charges Friday after Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies seized meth, suspected fentanyl and other substances. According to a release issued by […]
State’s jails still lack staff
CHARLESTON — House and Senate leaders along with the governor’s office have been meeting in recent weeks, working toward a possible solution to the problem of worker […]
Mon deputy on trial in Wheeling federal court
WHEELING — The trial for Monongalia County Deputy Lance Kuretza began Monday morning at the United States District Courthouse in Wheeling. Kuretza was indicted by a federal […]
Woman arrested for malicious assault inside area hospital
One woman was arrested Wednesday after a violent fight broke out between her and another female in the lobby of Mon Health Medical Center. While in route […]
U.S. Marshals searching for fugitive wanted for murder, kidnapping
CLARKSBURG — The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in apprehending 30-year-old Jamie Ray Jones in the north-central West Virginia area. Jones is wanted […]
Man jailed after daytime break-in at Heritage Point apartment
A Morgantown man is in jail after allegedly breaking into a Village at Heritage Point apartment on Monday. West Virginia State Police responded to the scene and […]
WVU hospital employee accused of embezzling from Pain Management Center
A WVU Medicine employee is being charged with embezzlement after it was discovered that daily deposits from the WVU Medicine Pain Management Center consistently came up short over […]
A retirement nearly five decades in the making
The Monongalia County Circuit Clerk’s Office is losing a familiar face this week with the retirement of Cathy Golleher, a 48-year staff member. “You always know it’s […]
Westover PD finds drugs in Holland Avenue residence
Officers with the Westover Police Department recovered several types of controlled substances and a loaded gun at a Holland Avenue apartment early Tuesday morning. According to WPD […]
