The state of West Virginia has agreed to a $99 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical removing the company from the trial that entered […]
Cops and Courts
Wanted Florida man arrested after high-speed chase in Morgantown
A man wanted in Florida was arrested after he led Monongalia County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase through residential areas of downtown Morgantown early Sunday morning. […]
Training program helps law enforcement identify, assist those suffering from dementia
Law enforcement and other first responders often come into contact with people suffering from a cognitive impairment. While many times these people are suffering from a mental […]
Off-labeling of opioids focus of Friday testimony in trial against manufacturers
CHARLESTON — Off-label uses of opioid products dominated testimony Friday in the ongoing trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges […]
Grant Town protesters have their day in court
Twelve of the 16 protesters arrested last weekend at the Grant Town Power Plant in northern Marion County settled their cases in court hearings Friday, according to […]
Expert witness says marketing strategies caused doctors to prescribe more pain pills
CHARLESTON — The state alleges drug manufacturers exaggerated the benefits of long-term opioid use in their marketing strategies significantly contributing to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. […]
Eight arrested after law enforcement find hundreds of grams of meth, fentanyl in Morgantown homes
Eight individuals, including seven from Michigan, are being held at the North Central Regional Jail after law enforcement found large amounts of drugs and cash while executing […]
Westover police arrest two men after discovering drugs in their motel room
Two men were taken into custody by Westover Police officers after large amounts of drugs were discovered inside the mini fridge of their motel room. According to […]
Judge delays trial on Jan. 6 charges
Trial has been delayed for Morgantown resident George Tanios and his longtime friend Julian Khater, who are accused of collaborating to use pepperspray against U.S. Capitol police […]
Deputies find large amount of drugs during routine traffic stop
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies made several arrests after finding drugs throughout a vehicle during a routine traffic stop on West Run Road in Morgantown early Monday morning. […]
