West Virginia State Police
State Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | State Police Departments
Recent News About West Virginia State Police
-
Former teacher, principal not necessarily out of the woods in Wheeling Park sexual abuse case
WHEELING – While a circuit judge has dismissed a former teacher and principal from a high-profile Ohio County sexual abuse case, that doesn’t mean they won’t face additional civil action. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Morgantown Pharmacist admits to drug charges, agrees to pay nearly $2 million
Scott D. Tingler, a Morgantown, West Virginia pharmacist, has admitted to illegally distributing oxycodone, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. -
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Gov. Justice Appoints Bailey & Glasser Investigator To House Of Delegates
Little will represent Wirt and Wood counties in the House of Delegates. He was sworn in by state Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead. -
Former Workers' Compensation employee sentenced for fake Facebook messages
CHARLESTON — A former Workers' Compensation Office employee pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment by an electronic communication device charge after she allegedly sent a fake Facebook message in an attempt to have Chief Administrative Law Judge Rebecca Roush removed from office. -
Supreme Court upholds action against employee who faced allegations of credit card misuse
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with an energy company in an appeal initiated by a former employee who was fired after reportedly making unauthorized credit card purchases. -
Plaintiff claims State Police caused death by excessive force, then created false narrative
CHARLESTON — An estate administrator is suing the State Police and three officers after a fatal shooting. -
Carpet installer who went to wrong house claims officers beat, abused him and co-worker
A carpet installer is suing sheriff's and police departments, and individuals who work for them, alleging outrage/intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, negligent retention and hiring, false imprisonment, negligent training and supervision, and destruction/spoilation of evidence. -
Father sues drug dealer, others for daughter's death
MORGANTOWN — A father is suing a drug dealer that caused the death of his daughter when he gave her heroin laced with fentanyl. -
Workers Compensation Office of Judges employee accused of cyber crimes
CHARLESTON — A criminal complaint has been filed against a longtime Workers Compensation Office of Judges employee for cyber crimes after she allegedly used a fake Facebook account to send a message to herself that looked like it was from Chief Administrative Law Judge Rebecca Roush. -
Former Putnam Co. attorney sentenced to six years on child porn charges
HUNTINGTON – A former Putnam County attorney has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges. -
Brooke Co. man accuses State Police of violating SORA
CHARLESTON — A Brooke County man is suing the state police, alleging breach of duty. -
Calhoun Co. man accuses state trooper of using excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County man is suing a West Virginia State Police trooper, alleging the trooper used excessive force and injured the plaintiff. -
Former attorney faces up to 20 years in federal prison for child pornography charge
HUNTINGTON – A former attorney faces at least five and up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a child pornography charge. -
Four lawsuits filed against State Trooper
BLUEFIELD – Four lawsuits have been filed against a West Virginia state trooper in federal court since October 2016, alleging he injured four men. -
Woman files wrongful death suit against West Virginia State Police over brother’s death
CHARLESTON – A Ritchie County woman has filed a wrongful death suit over her brother's death after he was shot by a West Virginia State Police trooper during a traffic stop. -
Man alleges State Police officers used excessive force, caused broken neck
CHARLESTON – A Wayne County man alleges he suffered a broken neck because of an excessive use of force by West Virginia State Police officers. -
West Virginia native Baylous confirmed as U.S. Marshal
CHARLESTON – Michael T. Baylous’ appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 15, and the Cabell County native called the appointment “a dream come true for me.” -
Bluefield officer alleges state trooper was traveling faster than 100 mph before collision
PRINCETON – A Bluefield police officer is suing West Virginia State Police and a state trooper after he was injured by the trooper while performing a traffic stop. -
AG's federal partnership nets Mineral Count drug conviction
ELKINS — A Maryland woman pleaded guilty March 6 to trafficking cocaine in Mineral County, marking the 12th drug conviction secured through a partnership between West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Attorney Bill Powell. -
Morrisey announces fraud investigation nets prison sentence
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General announced that an Eastern Panhandle contractor is now heading to prison after an investigation conducted by his office and partners.