Press Releases

  • Wanted Wednesday 05/06/2026

    WANTED WEDNESDAY Ernest Lee Alexander III – Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards, Conspiracy + 2 new fraud charges. Missed 4/30 arraignment (Judge Abraham). Believed in Cross Lanes. 304-357-0156 | kanawhasheriff.us...

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  • Wanted Wednesday

     WANTED WEDNESDAY Danny Ray Peck – Capias (FTA) for Credit Card Fraud & Conspiracy. Missed 4/29 arraignment (Judge Abraham). Believed in Cross Lanes. 304-357-0156 | kanawhasheriff.us Post expires at 2:49pm...

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  • New Deputies Sworn In

    Today, the Kanawha County Commission officially swore in three new Deputy Sheriffs to serve the citizens of Kanawha County Please join us in welcoming: • Deputy Jacob Garreston – joining...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Arredt

    UPDATE:  Keith Nichols was taken into custody by KCSO on 5/5/2026 Post expires at 12:49pm on Thursday November 5th, 2026

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  • MISSING JUVENILE – Shayln Shantel Harvey

    MISSING JUVENILE – Shayln Shantel Harvey The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Shayln Shantel Harvey, 16-year-old female, is described as...

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  • BE A DEPUTY SHERIFF

    NOW HIRING – DEPUTY SHERIFFS The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will be holding our next applicant testing on July 25, 2026. This testing process includes a written exam and physical...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Arrests

    UPDATE:  Both Branden Clark and Tonya Sharp were arrested on 4/29/26 by the #KanawhaSheriff warrants division! Post expires at 5:49pm on Thursday October 29th, 2026

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  • Patrol Rifle Training

    Patrol Rifle Training May 20-21, 2026 Come train with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.  Sharpen your skills in rifle handling, marksmanship, and tactical decision-making, train under realistic, high-stress conditions.  Learn safe...

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  • SCAM ALERT

     SCAM ALERT  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of text messages claiming recipients missed a court appearance related to an unpaid toll. These messages are fraudulent. The message...

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  • Missing Person – Brandi Nicole Dotson

    MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON This is the second post on this case. We have received zero tips since originally posting in February 2026.  The image has been changed...

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