KINGWOOD — Preston County could be hiring two more deputies in the coming weeks, according to Sheriff Jim Fields, who said two applicants have taken the Civil […]
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Fields appointed interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — During their Tuesday meeting, Preston County commissioners appointed Jim Fields as the interim sheriff to fill the vacancy left by the death of Paul “Moe” […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 3
Good: SB 175 — updates offenses of extortion and attempted extortion. It specifically adds “or other thing of value” (understood to include sexual acts) to the list […]
‘Standard procedure’ is the problem
In the predawn hours of May 21, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies surrounded Chin Orih’s home, guns drawn. The sound of a deputy banging on their door woke […]
Postcast 83 – August 6, 2021
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A changing of the guard(s)
With a growing department, job is split between co-chiefs Meet Chief Deputy of Law Enforcement Mark Ralston and Chief Deputy of Civilian Operations Vance Lipscomb. “Well, I […]
Sheriff reviews time in position
KINGWOOD — Preston Sheriff Dan Loughrie said he and his wife, Donna, are looking forward to spending time with their children and grandchildren who live out of […]
Daily Report – July 28, 2020
State Police at Kingwood DeBerry, Steve Eric Jr., 45, of Reedsville, fleeing, obstructing an officer, assaulting an officer, speeding, July 24; Trooper Anglin. Preston Sheriff Hodgkins, Matthew […]
Preston County election big spenders
KINGWOOD — The big spenders in county elections were in the Republican primary for sheriff, but big spending didn’t equal a win. Campaign financial reports for the […]
