West Virginia police News

U.S. Court Vacates Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case of 5 Police Officers

A federal appeals court has vacated part of a finding that cleared five West Virginia police officers on qualified immunity grounds in an excessive force lawsuit, which was filed by the estate of a homeless black man shot 22 times. …

Former Pain Clinic Property Given to West Virginia Police

Property and cash forfeited as part of a case involving the operator of a former Mingo County pain clinic is being given to the West Virginia State Police, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said Monday. Goodwin was joined by other federal …

Police: ATV Violations Common in 2 West Virginia Counties

West Virginia State Police say improper usage of all-terrain vehicles is common in McDowell and Mercer counties. Troopers say many violators claim they’re unaware of ATV usage restrictions. Cpl. C.K. Morton with the Welch detachment tells the Bluefield Daily Telegraph …