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Lewis County man indicted on attempted murder, a half-dozen assault charges for allegedly stabbing man multiple times – WAJR
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (160+ words) WESTON, W.Va. — A Lewis County man has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly stabbing a man over a half dozen times inside a Weston home. The Lewis County Grand Jury indicted Jedadiah Stump, 39, of French Creek, on one count…...
White Hall mourns the death of first K-9 officer to serve with police
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (116+ words) WAJR White Hall mourns the death of first K-9 officer to serve with police WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The White Hall Police Department reports the first K-9 officer with the agency has passed away. Via social media. the town announced Kobe passed…...
Threats, social media backlash threats reported with Taylor County community event
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (601+ words) GRAFTON, W.Va. — For about the last ten years the Trump Classic has been held at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course, and the event has collected food and money for local food banks while golfers hit the links. This year…...
Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board responds to FOP letter involving proposed bodycam ordinance
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (263+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A letter directed to the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board by the area Fraternal Order of Police focused on a proposed body camera policy ordinance has prompted a response by members of the board. “I think…...
Mon County residents continue to voice concerns over Flock Safety camera usage
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (238+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County residents continue to voice concerns over the use of Flock Safety cameras that are being used as automated license plate readers (ALPRs) within the county. “I felt compelled to come here today to clear up several…...
One arrested after making threats to Trump, Elkins mayor after being fired
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (127+ words) ELKINS, W.Va. — A former municipal employee in Randolph County has been charged after making against President Trump and Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco. Wednesday, deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Elkins Fire Department July 8 where mayor Marco…...
Juvenile suspect identified in Star City shooting
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (124+ words) WAJR Juvenile suspect identified in Star City shooting STAR CITY, W.Va. — A suspect has been identified following a shooting in Star City that left the victim in critical condition. The Monongalia County Prosecutor’s Office and the Star City Police Department…...
Flock Cameras raise public concern in Mon County
1+ week, 6+ day ago (405+ words) MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Flock cameras, manufactured by Flock Safety, or Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems were a concern for members of the public during the regular meeting of the Monongalia County Commission Wednesday. The cameras can capture images of…...
Reedsville man charged in Preston County counterfeit cash investigation – WAJR
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (167+ words) KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A Preston County man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a movie prop to buy items at a Terra Alta convenience store. Larry Ray Jones, 56, of Reedsville, is accused of using a $20 with a corner torn…...
Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigating possible homicide in Monongah
2+ week, 2+ day ago (139+ words) WAJR Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigating possible homicide in Monongah MONONGAH, W.Va. — An investigation is underway after a man went to a Fairmont church and admitted that he killed his daughter before promptly leaving. Officials with Marion County 911 confirmed…...