One woman is facing drug and firearm charges after law enforcement located several individuals trespassing on private property in the Elk Street area of Morgantown on Monday. […]
Cops and Courts
Jury still out for Mon County deputy
WHEELING — After more than five hours of deliberation Monday afternoon, the jury tasked with deciding the fate of Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza went home […]
Fairmont State University professor charged with multiple sex crimes
BY MIKE NOLTING A Fairmont State University professor was charged this week with 28 sex crimes, some involving juveniles in Marion County. Professor John O’Connor was taken […]
Counsels rest in Kuretza trial; jury deliberations to begin Monday
On Thursday, jurors heard the final four witnesses in the criminal trial of Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza, who is accused of depriving Quintin Graziano of […]
Mountain Valley Pipeline halted in court, again congressional action being challenged
CHARLESTON — The Mountain Valley Pipeline, which appeared to be on its way to completion after federal action, has been halted again by the court system. Three […]
Mon deputy’s trial continues in Wheeling; third day of testimony
Perception was the word of the day during the ongoing trial for Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Kuretza who is accused of allegedly violating the constitutional rights […]
Mon County deputy on trial for second day; training officer says: ‘We have never trained knee striking to the head’
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 […]
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 […]
