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Morgantown Christmas Parade Rescheduled For December 12
Due to inclement weather the Christmas Parade was rescheduled to Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Read on... -
Morgantown Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect
At approximately 12:03 p.m. on Dec. 5, officers of the Morgantown Police Department and members of the MonMetro Drug Task Force located the suspect of an armed robbery on May 21 and conducted a felony traffic stop on Walnut Street. Read on... -
Holiday Safety and Crime Prevention Tips
The holidays are fun for everyone. The Morgantown Police Department is reminding citizens of the following safety tips to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Read on...
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About Us
Personnel
The Morgantown Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency with an authorized strength of 72 sworn police officers and 11 civilian support staff.
Population We Serve
Our agency serves an area of approximately 11 square miles and a population of more than 35,000 full time residents. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University with a current enrollment of over 30,000 students. Our agency is constantly preparing to handle an influx of visitors as the city and university hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Our employees remain committed to providing for the security, safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors.
Victim Notification Program
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. Victims and witnesses can visit the website to view a number of valuable victim services provided by ICE.
Phone Scams
The Federal Communications Commission helps to prevent people from falling victim to harmful phone scams. If you'd like to report a potential scam, click here.
Property
The Morgantown Police Department often comes into possession of property which then must be returned to its owner! Our Evidence/Property Room is under strict security with just two employees having access. A call into the Department before coming in will save time and frustration for everyone involved.
If you believe we have property that you’d like to have returned, please call us at 304-284-7428 or 304-284-7454.
Wildlife/Non-Domestic Animal Control
Non-emergency
If you are having trouble with wildlife or non-domestic animals and it is a non-emergency situation, please contact ABC Humane Animal Removal at 304-291-0957, JB's Wild Game Rescue Services at 304-278-5336 or an animal removal service of your choice. All charges incurred for removal are the responsibility of the caller.Emergency
In an emergency, please dial 911 and the operator will dispatch the Morgantown Police Department. All domestic animal calls will be directed to the dog warden/canine center.Related Documents
Citizen's Police Academy
Performance Metrics
Judy King Soft Interview Room Presentation
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Morgantown Police Department
Physical Address
300 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
Emergency: 911
MECCA Non-Emergency
304-599-6382
MPD Non-Emergency
304-284-7522, ext. 0
Anonymous TIPS Line
304-284-7520
MPD Fax
304-284-7490
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