FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2024

Morgantown Police Department Investigates Fatal Stabbing

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On Tuesday, January 16 at approximately 4:39 p.m., Morgantown Police Officers responded to 537 Milford St. in Morgantown regarding a medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers made entry into the residence and located the body of a male who had received multiple stab wounds. 

The male subject, later identified as Jacob Patrick Lough, 26 years of age from Morgantown, was pronounced deceased on scene.  

During the subsequent investigation, detectives working the case identified the suspect as Jonathan Ramirez, age 23 of Watauga, Texas. Mr. Ramirez was located the following day at approximately 10:00 a.m. and was taken into custody by the Morgantown Police Department. 

Mr. Ramirez was charged with 1st degree murder and transported to the Mon County Sheriff’s department for transport to the North Central Regional Jail. 

The Morgantown Police Department is still actively investigating this case and wishes to thank the West Virginia University Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

The Morgantown Police Department is committed to its goal of eliminating crime in our city.  Citizens are encouraged to become a “Partner in Policing”, by reporting suspected criminal activity to Morgantown Police Department Switchboard at (304) 284-7522. If you need immediate Police attention or a crime is in progress call 911.

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