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Testimony in Day 2 of Nevera murder trial continues reflection of violent relationship between defendant and victim
16+ hour, 16+ min ago (444+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " The second day of testimony in the murder trial of a Morgantown business owner accused of killing Kimberly Osborne and leaving her in a shallow grave back in May of 2024 presented more details of the relationship that was…...
Belington man accused of stealing drugs from overdose victim
1+ week, 1+ day ago (323+ words) PHILIPPI, W. Va. " A man who was reportedly seen taking drugs from the body of an overdose victim in Barbour County is facing multiple charges. March 23, deputies with the Barbour County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of an overdose at…...
Fairmont woman admits to trafficking drugs in north central West Virginia
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (133+ words) WAJR Fairmont woman admits to trafficking drugs in north central West Virginia CLARKSBURG, W. Va. " A Fairmont woman has pleaded guilty in federal court for trafficking meth in north central West Virginia. The U. S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West…...
Deputies in Doddridge County confiscate large quantity of marijuana during routine traffic stop
2+ week, 2+ day ago (172+ words) WEST UNION, W. Va. " A Pennsylvania man faces drug charges after a routine traffic stop in Doddridge County. Deputies stopped Randolph Slemmer, 69, after he veered off the side of U. S. 50 onto the shoulder March 30 at 10: 49 p. m. When deputies made contact with Slemmer they…...
Preston County residents charged in brutal Morgantown robbery
2+ week, 3+ day ago (196+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " Two Preston County residents were arrested in Morgantown after a brutal Chestnut Street robbery over the weekend. Morgantown police said Roy Powell, 50, of Kingwood, and Kevin Miller, II, 37, of Tunnelton, took the victim's money and phone and severely…...
Morgantown residents continue call for reduction in funding for city police
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (239+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " Morgantown residents continue to advocate for the city to continue to reduce funding for the Morgantown Police Department with a mixed response from members of the city council. "I think that there are other programs and systems that…...
Philadelphia resident sentenced in major Morgantown drug operation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (168+ words) CLARKSBURG, W. Va. " A Philadelphia man who managed a large distribution ring that sold methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine throughout the state will spend 20 years in federal prison. Ryan Rasheed Shaw, 29, of Philadelphia, is accused of bring significant quantities of drugs to…...
Hotsinpiller Foundation to donate K9 drug detection kits to Bridgeport Police Department
3+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. " A nonprofit aimed to support law enforcement while both on- and off-duty law enforcement officers will be present a unique training tool to support the use of K9 officers. The Hotsinpiller Foundation will donate 16 K9 drug detection kits to the…...
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on I-79 Under Investigation
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (186+ words) MONONGALIA COUNTY, W. Va. " A fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning in Monongalia County is under investigation. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office reported via press release that the accident occurred at approximately 4: 30 a. m. with the vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate…...
High-speed pursuit in Harrison County results in one arrest
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (255+ words) HARRISON COUNTY, W. Va. " A person who led Harrison County Sheriff's deputies in a high-speed pursuit through multiple portions of the county has been taken into custody. Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II reported that Brandon Ford was taken into custody…...