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crime2 years ago

Arrest Made in Morgantown Shooting, Attempted Murder Charges Filed

A man named Jarius Brown has been charged with attempted murder and wanton endangerment after allegedly shooting at someone following a physical altercation in Morgantown, West Virginia. The incident prompted a Community Notice from West Virginia University. Brown, who had worked at Fat Daddy's that night, was identified through witness descriptions and surveillance footage. He is currently in custody at the North Central Regional Jail.

via WBOY.com|
#attempted-murder#crime#jarius-brown
health2 years ago

Rabies Outbreak in Morgantown Linked to Feral Cat Colony

Multiple individuals in Morgantown, West Virginia were exposed to rabies from a feral cat colony. The Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) has been working with animal control to trap around 20 cats. Those who were exposed have been advised to seek treatment. Rabies is treatable in humans through a vaccine, and it is important to avoid contact with unknown animals. Businesses in the area have been notified, and wildlife rabies vaccines will be deployed in August. It is not possible to determine if an animal has rabies just by looking at it, and signs of rabies in animals can vary.

via WBOY.com|
#exposure#feral-cats#health
local-news2 years ago

Remembering Fallen Morgantown Police Officer Zane Breakiron.

Morgantown police officer Zane Breakiron died in a crash while off-duty. The 34-year-old was about to mark seven years with the Morgantown Police Department in West Virginia as a patrol officer first class and K9 handler. Breakiron was remembered as a proud and humble member of the community who treated everyone with respect and touched many lives. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#community#fallen-officer#local-news
crime2 years ago

Morgantown Police Officer Dies in Car Crash

Morgantown Police Department's Patrol Officer First Class and K-9 handler Zane A. Breakiron was killed in a single-vehicle accident while off duty. The accident is being investigated by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department. Officer Breakiron was a decorated officer with MPD and had served the community for almost seven years. Morgantown Police Chief Eric Powell expressed his condolences to Breakiron's family and loved ones.

via WBOY.com|
#crime#k-9-handler#monongalia-county-sheriffs-department
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Semi Collision in Morgantown Leaves 2 Dead

Two men died in a collision between a sedan and a tractor-trailer in Morgantown, West Virginia. The driver and one of the passengers of the sedan were pronounced dead on the scene, while the third occupant was taken to the hospital for treatment. The truck driver was not injured, and the incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Morgantown Police Department.

via WBOY.com|
#accidents#collision#fatalities
crime2 years ago

Tragic End: Oaklee Snow's Remains Found in Abandoned Dresser, Mother and Boyfriend Charged with Murder.

The mother of abducted 2-year-old Oaklee Snow told police that her boyfriend, Roan Waters, killed the young girl and hid her body in a dresser in an abandoned Morgantown home. Madison Marshall faces a slew of new felony charges including two counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a Level 1 felony along with neglect resulting in serious injury, a Level 3 felony. Roan Waters faces one count of murder along with two counts of neglect leading to death and other charges.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#abduction#child-abuse#crime
business2 years ago

West Virginia's Morgantown to become hub for insulin manufacturing with new facilities and jobs.

South Korean pharmaceutical company UNDBIO has secured a lease with West Virginia University to build an insulin manufacturing facility in Morgantown, creating 200 jobs within the first three years and investing over $100 million in Phase I of the project. The facility will work to secure FDA approval for the project in Phase I, with plans to expand and create up to an additional 600 jobs. The state has offered a financial incentive package to help facilitate the deal, and ground is expected to be broken on the project this fall.

via WDTV|
#business#insulin#job-creation