One man is in police custody after a probation violation resulted in an Interstate 79 police chase from Westover toward downtown Morgantown. Westover Police Sgt. Hilling said […]
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The cop culture of violence and silence
The Dominion Post reported Monday that Westover’s insurer settled two lawsuits alleging police brutality. The suit on behalf of William Cox — who says he was kicked, […]
Westover police catch alleged copper thieves at the scene
Two men have been taken into custody after Westover police found them removing copper wiring from a residence on Fairmont Road in Westover. Officers responded to the […]
Westover narcotics search warrant results in two arrests
Two men were taken into custody after officers with the Westover and Granville police departments worked together to obtain and execute a search warrant for the distribution […]
Westover Council talks bees, annexation
WESTOVER — Westover City Council chamber was abuzz Monday evening as a full house turned out to hear council talk a bit about bees. Specifically, council passed […]
Tennessee man arrested for narcotics in Westover
WESTOVER — Joshua L. Casteel, 27, of Morristown, Tenn., was arrested Monday by Westover Police after being found in possession of three different types of narcotics. According […]
Westover needs that independent investigation
On Monday, Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins called for an independent investigation into the various controversies surrounding the Westover Council and police department. Councilor Duane Tatar responded, […]
Motion calling for Westover investigation dies without a second
MORGANTOWN — A motion from Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins calling for an independent investigation died without a second during Monday’s regular council meeting. Mullins laid out […]
What is going on in Westover?
While the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 put racism and inequity in the national spotlight, another key feature of the protests was highlighting police brutality […]
Mullins says he’s ready to provide documents for Westover investigation
WESTOVER — Westover City Attorney Tim Stranko said Monday the city’s recent public discourse has been more akin to blood sports than municipal governance. Moments later, Councilor […]
