West Virginia State Police
Recent News About West Virginia State Police
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Man sues West Virginia State Police over police report FOIA
WHEELING – A man is suing West Virginia State Police under the Freedom of Information Act for access to a 2011 police report. -
Insurer sues Huntington accounting firm for policy issues
HUNTINGTON – An insurance company is suing Hess, Stewart & Campbell, claiming the accounting firm isn’t due the amount it says it is under a policy. The action involves a dispute as to the extent of any obligation owed by CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company concerning the liability of HSC arising from, related to, or in connection with a criminal scheme perpetrated by an HSC employee for which criminal prosecution is currently pending, according to a complaint filed March 11 in the U.S. District Cou -
Segal helps fund K-9 units for police, military
CHARLESTON — Charleston attorney Scott Segal knows more than most about the needs of K-9 law enforcement officers whose basic healthcare and safety equipment often falls to the budget cutting ax. -
Justices: Prosecutor, trooper don't have to return seized property
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a state trooper and prosecutor do not have to return seized property because the petitioner failed to secure an order directing the return of the property. Pristine Pre-Owned Auto appealed the Mineral Circuit Court’s order denying its complaint seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the return of items seized by West Virginia State Police Trooper M.L. Travelpiece in his execution of a search warrant at Pristine’s business premi -
Family of man allegedly killed by state police files wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – The daughter and widow of a mentally ill man are suing the West Virginia State Police for excessive use of force that allegedly caused his death. -
Man says he was injured by Jefferson High teacher at school
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing the Jefferson County Board of Education through his guardian after he claims he was injured by a teacher at school. -
AG’s office reaches $2.5M settlement with drug wholesaler
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached a $2.5 million settlement with Miami-Luken, resolving allegations that the regional pharmaceutical distributor failed to detect, report and stop the flood of suspicious drug orders in the state. -
Justices issue ruling about plea talks, exculpatory evidence
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling regarding the prosecution's obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence during plea negotiations. In the appeal to the state Supreme Court, the court ruled that Joseph A. -
W.Va. Supreme Court says lawsuit against police can go forward
CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a lawsuit against a state trooper and deputy sheriff can continue. -
Family of teen killed by Trooper sues State Police
CHARLESTON – The family of an 18-year-old shot and killed by a State Trooper is suing the office and the West Virginia State Police for their son's death. Michele L. Hill and Robert E. Hill Jr. and their deceased son, Timothy Hill, lived in the same neighborhood as Senior Trooper B.D. Gillespie, near Kegley and, during the years prior to the homicide, Gillespie had taken a particular interest in Timothy Hill's behavior, according to a complaint filed Nov. 3 in Kanawha Circuit Court. -
Woman files lawsuit to prevent state police from selling her Mercedes
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County woman is seeking an injunction against the West Virginia State Police Department to prevent them from selling her car. -
W.Va. gets nearly $3M grants for sexual assault kits backlog
CHARLESTON – United States Attorneys Booth Goodwin (Southern District of West Virginia) and William J. -
Mineral Co. woman sues estate, Erie Insurance
KEYSER—A Mineral County woman is suing an estate administratrix and an insurance company, alleging breach of fiduciary duty for allegedly impeding insurance benefits distribution. -
Man sues West Virginia for excessive force
CHARLESTON - A man is suing the State of West Virginia after he claims three troopers used excessive force on him and caused him injuries. The West Virginia Department of Public Safety/The West Virginia State Police; Col. C.R. -
Woman blames W.Va. State Police for father's death
CHARLESTON - A Clay County woman is suing the West Virginia State Police after she claims it is responsible for her father's death. First Sgt. M.L. -
Mingo County magistrate retiring
WILLIAMSON – Mingo County Magistrate Pam Newsome is retiring, effective June 30. -
Officials unveil Center for Children's Justice
CHARLESTON – Federal, state and local officials on Tuesday unveiled a statewide clearinghouse for information, resources, training and technical assistance regarding juvenile justice. -
Casino worker sues resort for wrongful accusation
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County woman filed suit against a resort operation for alleged willfully malicious prosecution in an October 2013 workplace incident. -
Woman says State Police demoted her for expressing political opinions
CHARLESTON – A Texas woman is suing the West Virginia State Police Department after she claims she was demoted after expressing opinions and participating in lawful political activies. -
AG's office warns of child predator email scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning parents to be on alert if they receive an email notification disguised as an alert of a child predator in the area.