CRIME & SAFETY
2 injured in collision in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A 2 vehicle collision in the area of Gaston Avenue has lead to two individuals being transported for their injuries. The Marion County 911 Center has confirmed that the two people who were injured were transported to Fairmont Medical Center. No road closures or blockages have...
Former Fairmont State athlete accused of being Diddy’s drug ‘mule’ pleads not guilty
A former Fairmont State University basketball player who was allegedly a drug "mule" for Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, pleaded not guilty to drug charges in Florida, NBC reported Wednesday.
Child taken to hospital after nearly drowning in hot tub
FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A child was taken to United Hospital Center tonight after nearly drowning in a hot tub. The incident occurred on Sunset View Drive in Flemington. Emergency crews were able to help stabilize the child and take them to the hospital. Officials could not confirm the condition...
One arrested following Morgantown robbery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police made one arrest following an investigation into a knife-point robbery over the weekend. On Saturday, officers were asked to file a report against a subject known as “bald-headed Vinny” about a robbery that allegedly occurred at an apartment on Spruce Street. The victim...
Federal West Virginia inmate sentenced for the death of fellow inmate
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for the death of a fellow inmate. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen C. Crawford, age 45, an inmate formerly housed at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, was sentenced Monday to 188 months in prison for the death of a fellow inmate. Crawford was found guilty […]
Charges dropped on former AWP owner
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In early April, former AWP Owner John W. Crites Jr. was charged after allegedly purchasing logs using a frozen bank account: as of April 16th, the charges have been dropped. On Monday, February 26th, 2024, police received a public service call claiming that Allegheny Wood Products...
Court hands down 15 2/3-year sentence to inmate or 2015 slaying of fellow prisoner at USP Hazelton
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — For the past 3,325 days — nine years, one month, six days — the family of 24-year-old Arvel Crawford has mourned his brutal demise inside the walls of USP Hazelton. And from their eloquent statements at the sentencing of the fellow prisoner...
WVU Advises Caution After Black Bear Report at Core Arboretum
The West Virginia University Police Department is issuing a Community Notice advising caution after a black bear was reported in the Core Arboretum Tuesday afternoon (April 23). Officers immediately responded to the area and canvassed the trail but were not able to locate the bear. If you encounter the bear,...
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