The City of Morgantown has proposed some needed changes to the police hiring process. It doesn’t seem to be looking to cut corners, but rather to cut […]
Tag: Morgantown Police Department
Suspect in Morgantown shooting found in Virginia
The suspect from a shooting incident on Water Street in Morgantown last month has been located and taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service. According to […]
MPD wants to recruit more women. It’s on the right track
The Morgantown Police Department will host an open house for women to learn about joining law enforcement from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the former Defense in Depth […]
MPD targets female recruits with first-ever open house for women
The Morgantown Police Department hopes to grow and further diversify its ranks by hosting the first ever female-focused open house on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., […]
Police evacuate area around Dorsey Avenue after shots-fired call
Morgantown Police evacuated residents around Dorsey Avenue and Hite Street at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday after reports were made of shots fired in the area. According to […]
Man charged with child neglect, animal cruelty
A Morgantown man is facing multiple charges including child neglect and animal cruelty after an alleged domestic violence incident over the weekend that involved an 8-week-old baby and […]
MPD to reroute traffic for WVU football game Saturday
This Saturday, the Morgantown Police Department will reroute traffic along Beechurst Avenue to minimize the congestion of roadways after the WVU football game. At that time, both […]
Hope Hill Sobering Center facing closure due to lack of use
MORGANTOWN -— In theory, the Hope Hill Sobering Center couldn’t miss. It was viewed as the missing piece — the step between letting a visibly intoxicated […]
Suspect crashes vehicle in Marilla Park after fleeing from MPD traffic stop
A Westover man is in custody at North Central Regional Jail following a brief police pursuit in Morgantown on Sunday evening. According to Morgantown Police Department officials, […]
Morgantown to use private company to ensure adequate parade staffing
MORGANTOWN — Although city employees will have first choice to provide traffic-control at future events such as parades, the city of Morgantown still intends to use a […]
