Press Releases

  • Missing Juvenile

    Missing Juvenile: Catalina Rose Darnell  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 14-year-old Catalina Rose Darnell, reported missing from her residence in Elkview. She was last seen inside...

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  • APPLY BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!

    APPLICATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW! Because of the holiday, you won’t be able to turn in an application in person tomorrow, but you can still apply online at www.KanawhaSheriff.us Don’t put...

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  • Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suicide Linked to Online Sextortion

    Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suicide Linked to Online Sextortion The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the death of a 15-year-old male in Cross Lanes, following...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Arrest

    UPDATE:  Megan Sky Carroll was arrested by #KCSO Deputies on 11/20/25  Post expires at 2:49pm on Wednesday May 20th, 2026

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  • Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Rocky Fork Road

    Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Rocky Fork Road The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the 7100 block of Rocky Fork Road in the...

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  • Sissonville Man Arrested After SWAT Search Recovers Firearms and Suspected Marijuana

    Sissonville Man Arrested After SWAT Search Recovers Firearms and Suspected Marijuana The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Alexander Franklin Rhodes, 27, of Sissonville, following an investigation into a reported domestic...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    Wanted Suspect: James Michael Gibson We are attempting to locate James Michael Gibson, wanted for Obtaining Under False Pretenses. Sherwin Williams reported that James passed multiple fraudulent checks across several...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    Wanted Suspect: Emily Louise Dunn We’re seeking assistance locating Emily Louise Dunn, wanted for Obtaining Under False Pretenses. While employed at the Cross Lanes McDonald’s, Emily allegedly took approximately $2,500 from...

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  • Meet K9 Bill

    Meet K9 Bill K9 Bill is a German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. Throughout his career, he has helped locate evidence, track fleeing suspects, seize illegal narcotics,...

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  • We Are Hiring

    We’re Hiring – Deputy Sheriffs The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is testing on December 6, 2025, and we’re looking for motivated men and women ready to serve their community. Why...

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