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6 days ago
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Motorcycle driver sustains life-threatening injuries during collision in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a two-vehicle accident sent one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to a release from the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Mileground Road and Hartman Run Road in Morgantown on Wednesday, May 29. The accident involved a Nissan Xterra and a Yamaha Cruiser motorcycle. The release said that preliminary investigations indicated that the Nissan attempted to make a left turn onto Hartman Run Road as the motorcycle was traveling on Mileground Road. The two collided, and the driver of the motorcycle was ejected and landed off of the road, the release said. 3 hospitalized in Preston County wreck on US 50 Mon EMS responded to the scene and transported the male motorcycle driver to Ruby Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Brookhaven and Star City Volunteer Fire Departments also responded. The release said that because the crash was so severe, the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office Reconstruction Team was also called to the scene to assist with the investigation, and that more information will be released when it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Morgantown man allegedly posted explicit videos of minors to Dropbox
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — A Morgantown man has been charged after allegedly posting multiple explicit videos involving minors to a Dropbox account. On Jan. 21, deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office received information submitted by Dropbox regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being posted/transmitted on the online service, according to a criminal complaint. The information from Dropbox contained the user's IP address, email and screen name, and deputies were able to gain access to the account and locate a driver's license and resume belonging to Anthony Bankers-Beckett, 26, of Morgantown, deputies said. Woman was high on meth with 2 kids at Dairy Creme Corner, troopers say On the CSAM files, deputies said there were two videos containing female juveniles who were 10-14 years old; upon a further search, deputies located a total of six videos containing CSAM, according to the complaint. Bankers-Beckett has been charged with distribution/exhibition of material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He is being held in North Central Regional Jail on $20,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Monongalia County Sheriff's Office searching for runaway teen
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a runaway teen it says was last seen in downtown Morgantown. According to a release, Samira Perry, 16, was last seen in the Stewart Street area of downtown Morgantown on Wednesday, March 12 at 4:57 p.m. At that time she was said to be wearing a white robe with a large pink bag. Alaskan woman charged after allegedly hiding juvenile from being taken into state custody in Monongalia County The release said that Samira stands at about 5'1, weighs 125 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. She is also described as walking with a limp. Anyone with any information on Samira's whereabouts should contact the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office at 304-291-7260 or by calling 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Man accused of homicide in fatal Cheat Lake bridge case refuses to waive extradition
Video: Previous coverage of Singh Sukhjinder's arrest in Fontana, California. MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Singh Sukhjinder, the man charged with negligent homicide in relation to Kevin Lataille's death in Cheat Lake, will, for the time being, remain in California, where he was arrested last week. In a press release Tuesday night, the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office announced that Sukhjinder has refused to waive his extradition regarding his negligent homicide charge. Officials with the sheriff's office said they are working with the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to secure a Governor's Warrant through Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office. According to California-based law firm Eisner Gorin LLP, Governor's warrants must be issued by the governor of the state where the fugitive is located—in this case Gov. Gavin Newsom of California—after a demanding state has requested that the fugitive be returned to it for trial. Woman struck 2 officers after shoplifting from White Hall Walmart, officers say Sukhjinder has been the subject of news since his identity and charges were released on March 3, including last week when a man believed to be Sukhjinder was wrongfully arrested in Phoenix, Arizona. The man was released shortly after, and the real Sukhjinder was arrested in Fontana, California a few days later. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office said it remains 'committed to ensuring justice is served and will provide further updates as this process progresses.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Stories of the Week: March 2 through March 8
CLARKSBURG, – Here are some of the top stories this week on the WBOY 12News Facebook page. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office said authorities in Arizona arrested the wrong man in a fatal bridge collision by Cheat Lake. FirstEnergy plans to decommission and replace power plants in Monongalia and Harrison counties. West Virginia law enforcement have begun a campaign targeting seat belt usage in the state. The West Virginia University rifle team won its 17th Great America Rifle Conference Tournament title. A Bruceton Mills resident will represent the United States in the Special Olympics in Italy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
