Area law enforcement is warning residents to use caution and be aware of their surroundings when using a cell phone in public, and to not share cell […]
Cops and Courts
Justice: No special session on jail staffing until consensus is clear
Some lawmakers again expressed hope for a special session to address the ongoing staffing emergency in West Virginia correctional facilities. But Gov. Jim Justice again said he […]
Dalton files civil suit against City of Westover
Amidst an ongoing civil service hearing regarding previous Westover Police Lt. Aaron Dalton, a lawsuit against the City of Westover was filed this week by the former officer in […]
Interim state police superintendent: Changes won’t come overnight
BY MIKE NOLTING The new leader of the state police told state lawmakers Monday better days are ahead for the agency. Interim West Virginia State Police Superintendent […]
Arrests made after three people found in a stolen vehicle
Three people are in custody after police say they were found in possession of a vehicle reported stolen from a Morgantown residence last week. The Monongalia County […]
Martinsburg woman admits to trafficking a teenager to Fla. man
MARTINSBURG — A Martinsburg, West Virginia woman has admitted to trafficking a teenager to a Florida man. Destiny Rebecca Somersall, age 41, pled guilty today to one […]
Staffing emergency for jails continues
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s corrections commissioner said a state of emergency for the jails system first declared last August will need to continue. And lawmakers on a […]
Arrest made after downtown carjacking
A Morgantown man is facing first-degree robbery charges after police were called to a carjacking made at gunpoint Sunday in downtown Morgantown. According to the criminal complaint, […]
Waynesburg man arrested after burglary, bond violation
A Waynesburg, P.,a man was arrested on burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a home on Mason Dixon Highway Wednesday morning and threatening to shoot the resident. […]
Two arrested after drugs seized in Westover
Two individuals are facing drug charges after a vehicle search early Wednesday morning in Westover resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine. While conducting a patrol […]
