Press Releases

  • STOLEN PROPERTY

    HELP US FIND STOLEN PROPERTY The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a burglary in which numerous horror-themed items and action figures were stolen. Kanawha County Detectives have received...

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  • MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON

    MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON We are still investigating the disappearance of Brandi Nicole Dotson, also known as Brandi Nichara.  She was reported missing  in February of 2026.  ...

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  • NOW HIRING

    WE’RE HIRING — BECOME A KANAWHA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF A career in law enforcement is more than a job. It’s a chance to serve with purpose, face challenges head-on, and...

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  • WANTED SUSPECT – TRIPLE STABBING

    WANTED SUSPECT – TRIPLE STABBING The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Kelcey Nicholas, 42, of Clay County, WV, following a triple stabbing Wednesday afternoon in the 2600 block...

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  • Suspect Wanted Following Triple Stabbing in Clendenin

    Suspect Wanted Following Triple Stabbing in Clendenin On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 12:41 p.m., Metro 911 received a call reporting that a female had been stabbed in the...

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  • Arrested

    UPDATE:  Anthony Booker was arrested by Dunbar PD on 9/23/26 Post expires at 4:17pm on Monday March 29th, 2027

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  • FREE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE & EMS

    FREE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE & EMS Active Threat Integrated Response Course April 6-8, 2027 from 8am – 5pm daily at Herbert Hoover High School. This course will be...

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  • Name Released in Work Zone Fatality Crash on I-79

    Name Released in Work Zone Fatality Crash on I-79 The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the person killed in a crash Friday night on Interstate 79...

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  • Four New Deputies

    Four new deputies took their oath of office this evening during the Kanawha County Commission meeting, administered by Commission President Ben Salango. Welcome to KCSO: Deputy Keaton Baisden Deputy Shelley...

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  • JOIN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

    JOIN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Being a Deputy Sheriff is about more than enforcing the law. It’s about protecting your community, helping people through their worst moments, and being...

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