Press Releases

  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Destiny Nicole McCallis

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Destiny Nicole McCallister Destiny Nicole McCallister is wanted on a Circuit Court capias for failing to appear for her arraignment in front of Judge Salango. Her underlying...

  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Robert Lee Bumgard

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Robert Lee Bumgardner Robert Lee Bumgardner is wanted on charges of Stalking and Harassment. It is alleged that while a DVP was active, he violated the order...

  • Names Released in Fatal Crash on Lens Creek Road

    Names Released in Fatal Crash on Lens Creek Road The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. in...

  • Wanted Wednesday Arrest

    UPDATE:  Sarah Fortney surrendered herself to Kanawha Counny Circuit Court on December 11, 2025 Post expires at 3:49pm on Monday June 15th, 2026

  • Missing Juvenile

    Missing Juvenile: Charnayjia Peterkin Deputy C.R. Carter with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance locating a missing juvenile, Charnayjia Peterkin. Charnayjia, is a 15 year old juvenile female...

  • Welcome our two newest deputies

    The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome two new deputies. Deputy Rodjvan Seldon and Deputy Trevor McGuire graduated today with the WVSP Academy’s 201st Basic Officer Class. They...

  • Located Missing Person

    UPDATE:  Cynthia was located by The South Charleston Police Department on 12/10/25 Post expires at 8:50pm on Wednesday June 10th, 2026

  • Missing Person

    MISSING PERSON – CYNTHIA MCKEAN Deputy Burdette with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance locating Cynthia McKean, a missing person. Cynthia was last seen driving a turquoise in...

  • Located

    UPDATE:  ELIJAH HAS BEEN LOCATED  Post expires at 4:52pm on Wednesday June 10th, 2026

  • KCSO HQ – 2 Hour Delay

    Due to inclement weather, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office HQ at 301 Virginia Street East Charleston, WV will operate on a 2-hour delay on December 9, 2025. Doors open at...