The Upshur County Emergency Communications Center is exploring a change of service providers to improve next-generation compliance. The county commission voted to proceed with the process of transitioning to the new service.
A 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching and threatening a health care worker in Buckhannon.
A man was arrested after a traffic stop for an expired registration allegedly led to the discovery of a firearm and methamphetamine.
A woman was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence during a wreck in January that caused two people to be taken to the Charleston Area Medical Center by helicopter.
A Buckhannon man was arrested after officers allegedly found a minor living in an apartment filled with filth. He faces a felony charge of child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury.
Buckhannon and Upshur County officials are transitioning from emergency response to long-term flood recovery. Volunteers are still needed to distribute supplies and assist with debris removal and cleanup.
Upshur County Sheriff Mike Coffman said missing person Billy Heater has been found safe. Law enforcement continues to deliver supplies, check on residents and monitor for looting around the county.
A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a local bank, as well as at other banks in the region.
The West Virginia Wesleyan College Auxiliary Gymnasium is serving as a centralized hub for flood relief supplies. Donations are being accepted daily, and residents impacted by flooding can pick up needed items daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey urged residents to report property damage to support disaster recovery efforts. Road-clearing and utility restoration work continues as local communities begin to clean up from Tuesday’s historic flash flooding.
