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Recent News About West Virginia State Police
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Santa Barbara faces two more years suspended following no-contest plea
CHARLESTON – Following his plea agreement on criminal charges two months ago, Michael Santa Barbara's law career may be put on hold for another two years. -
Former AG candidate charged with malicious wounding
Lewis CLAY – A Monongalia County attorney and unsuccessful Republican candidate for attorney general has been charged with shooting an apparent house guest in Clay County. -
Jefferson sheriff sued, indicted for 'sadistic' beating
Shirley MARTINSBURG – The manner in which he arrested a bank robbery suspect 18 months ago has resulted in both a civil suit, and indictment against the Jefferson County Sheriff. -
THEIR VIEW: It's time to do more about meth
CHARLESTON -- Methamphetamine is a growing problem in West Virginia and is wrecking lives and adding to health care costs. -
Wheeling officer named in civil rights suit accused of sexual assault
Kotson WHEELING –A Wheeling police officer accused of improperly detaining a man last year for lawfully carrying a firearm now stands accused of sexually assaulting two women. -
Davis to swear in Trooper cadet class
CHARLESTON -– Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis will deliver the oath of office at a swearing-in ceremony for the Sixty-Second Class of State Police Cadets at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the West Virginia State Police Academy, 143 Academy Drive, Institute. -
Raid of wrong home results in suit against State Police
CHARLESTON – A Logan County man alleges he was falsely arrested by the West Virginia State Police following a mistaken raid of his home. -
Mingo police brutality suit moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – Because of newly asserted claims of federal civil rights violations, a Mingo County man's lawsuit against the West Virginia State Police, Mingo County Sheriff's and Williamson Police departments has been moved to U.S. District Court. -
Former deputy accused of raping prisoner named in civil suit
ELKINS – Despite his recent acquittal, a former Grant County sheriff's deputy again will have to answer allegations he raped a prisoner while in his custody. -
Lawsuit: Giving middle finger to police a First Amendment right
Mells CHARLESTON –- Though perhaps not the most civil way to express displeasure with their actions, a Charleston woman is asserting it's her right to give police the middle finger. -
Developer tells state to back off rent case
McGraw MARTINSBURG -- A Martinsburg real estate developer contends West Virginia does not have jurisdiction in a case alleging he fraudulently collected rent from tenants. -
Trooper's driving in construction zone leads to lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A highway construction worker is alleging she was injured by the very person assigned to protect her. -
Conference keeps lawyers up on technology changes
Kelly Griffith, who is a co-leader with Spilman Thomas & Battle's new electronic discovery practice group, spoke at AIDE's conference last week. (Photo by Kyla Asbury) HUNTINGTON –- Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we live, and one Marshall University organization is working to keep the legal community up-to-date with this change when it comes to evidence. -
Second annual AIDE conference to be held in July
HUNTINGTON – The Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence will hold its second annual conference in July at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center in Huntington. -
False arrest in petty theft case results in civil rights suit against State Police
PARKERSBURG – As her reward for being a good neighbor in returning stolen money to its rightful owner, a Wirt County woman alleges she was paid a late-night visit by police and hauled off to jail. -
Delbarton man says State Police unlawfully detained him
CHARLESTON -- A Delbarton man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims he was unlawfully detained, arrested and physically battered and assaulted by three troopers. -
Delbarton man says State Police unlawfully detained him
CHARLESTON -- A Delbarton man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims he was unlawfully detained, arrested and physically battered and assaulted by three troopers. -
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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