Press Releases
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Missing Adult
MISSING ADULT ELIJAH EUGENE POWELL Deputy Murphy with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance locating Elijah Eugene Powell, a missing person. Elijah has a history of mental illness,...
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Wanted Wednesday Arrest
UPDATE: Branden was arrested on 12-6-2025 by #KCSO Post expires at 1:49pm on Monday June 8th, 2026
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Did you witness this crash?
DID YOU WITNESS THE CRASH OR ASSISTED ON SCENE? On December 2, 2025, a crash involving an SUV and a utility truck occurred on Lens Creek Road in Hernshaw. Tragically,...
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Meet K9 Ruben
Meet K9 Ruben K9 Ruben is a five-year-old Labrador trained in tracking and explosives detection. He’s logged multiple successful tracks over the years and has assisted with explosive sweeps for...
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Wanted Wednesday Arrest
UPDATE: Jonathan Workman was taken into custody by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office on 12/4/2025 Post expires at 3:50pm on Friday June 5th, 2026
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Wanted Wednesday Arrest
UPDATE: Emily Dunn turned herself into KCSO on 12/4/2025 Post expires at 3:49pm on Friday June 5th, 2026
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FOUND URN AND ASHES
FOUND URN AND ASHES – LOOKING FOR FAMILY TO CLAIM An urn containing the ashes of David “Teddie” Shirkey was found abandoned along I-79 in Elkview. Our investigation shows Mr....
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Missing Person Located
Eric Macon was located in Georgia in December 2025 Post expires at 3:41pm on Friday June 5th, 2026
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WANTED WEDNESDAY SUSPECT
Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Sarah Fortney Sarah Fortney has a Circuit Court capias for missing her arraignment on a charge of child neglect. If you have information on her whereabouts, call 304-357-0157,...
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Meet K9 Jett
Meet K9 Jett K9 Jett is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois certified in Patrol and Narcotics, and he’s been busy proving why he’s one of the best. He has assisted in...