One Man on the Run, Another Man Arrested for May 7 Murder in Monongalia County; Police Seeking Help
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 23, 2022
FROM THE OFFICE OF MONONGALIA COUNTY SHERIFF PERRY PALMER
This is an update to the Homicide of Matthew Moore that occurred on Round Bottom Road, in Monongalia County on May 7, 2022.
On June 22, 2022, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Cleotis Cortez-Paul Epps Jr., AKA Ghost, 42 years of age of Harper 
Woods, Michigan, for 1st Degree Murder, Felony Conspiracy and Conspiracy to Sell and/or Distribute a Controlled Substance in Monongalia County. He is scheduled to be arraigned today in Monongalia County Magistrate Court.
Woods, Michigan, for 1st Degree Murder, Felony Conspiracy and Conspiracy to Sell and/or Distribute a Controlled Substance in Monongalia County. He is scheduled to be arraigned today in Monongalia County Magistrate Court.
A warrant for 1st Degree Murder and Felony Conspiracy has been issued for Arlo Whiteoak Romano, 42 years of age from Morgantown.
Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office encountered Romano at 11:28 pm hours last night at the BFS located off of Fairchance Road during a suspicious person call. Romano left the scene in a vehicle and a short time later fled on foot to a wooden area off Burch Hollow Road in Monongalia County.
Romano is a white male, 5-10, approximately 175 lbs., last seen wearing a tee-shirt, shorts and has numerous tattoos on his arms.
Law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions searched the area overnight for several hours and the search is continuing.
Romano is believed to be on foot at this time and residents are urged to used caution if you come into contact or see Romano or anybody resembling him. Residents are asked to call 911 immediately.
Anybody with information on the whereabouts of Romano can call the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office at 304-291-7260. Callers can remain anonymous.
Editor's Note: Photos of Arlo Whiteoak Romano courtesy of Monongalia County Sheriff's Department.
