WV Governor Morrisey on Government Shutdown and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Operations Amidst Shutdown

• 🚓 West Virginia's law enforcement will not be affected by the government shutdown, according to Governor Patrick Morrisey.
• 🚫 Morrisey stated that the state's enforcement efforts are "not changing at all" due to an existing agreement.
• ⚖️ He emphasized that this situation is "not a furlough for criminals" and that the state will continue to enforce the law.

Reasons for Lawful Stops

• 🚗 Many stops were initiated due to defects in vehicles or other violations like speeding.
• 🚨 Probable cause for violating other laws was a significant factor in the stops conducted.

Criminal Records of Detainees

• 👤 While specific statistics were not immediately available, Morrisey acknowledged that some individuals had prior criminal injuries.
• 🇲🇽 He noted that individuals arriving from Mexico, in particular, had clear criminal records.
• 🤝 Morrisey committed to providing further information on this matter as it becomes available, adhering to his philosophy of delivering information even if not in real-time.