Press Releases
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NOW HIRING – BE A DEPUTY SHERIFF
Now Hiring Deputy Sheriffs The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will hold its next deputy sheriff testing process on March 21, 2026. We are seeking qualified men and women who are...
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MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON
MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON On 02/25/2026, a missing person report was filed on Brandi Nicole Dotson, also known as Brandi Nichara. Brandi was last seen by one friend...
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING INTO WOODS WITH A KNIFE
MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING INTO WOODS WITH A KNIFE ALUM CREEK, WV – On February 25, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office attempted to...
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Kenneth Dale Allen AKA Smokey has been arrested
Kenneth Dale Allen AKA Smokey has been arrested PUTNAM CO, WV – On February 24, 2026, through continued investigative efforts and coordinated police work, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Warrants...
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WARRANT ISSUED FOR SUSPECT IN COAL RIVER RD SHOOTING
WARRANT ISSUED FOR SUSPECT IN COAL RIVER RD SHOOTING SAINT ALBANS, WV – On February 23, 2026, at approximately 9:11 p.m., Kanawha County Deputies responded to a shooting in the...
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WARRANT ISSUED FOR SUSPECT IN COAL RIVER RD SHOOTING
WARRANT ISSUED FOR SUSPECT IN COAL RIVER RD SHOOTING SAINT ALBANS, WV – On February 23, 2026, at approximately 9:11 p.m., Kanawha County Deputies responded to a shooting in the...
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MAN SHOT IN FACE ON COAL RIVER ROAD
MAN SHOT IN FACE ON COAL RIVER ROAD SAINT ALBANS, WV – On February 23, 2026, at approximately 9:11 p.m., deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
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Stolen Truck Found
UPDATE: A tip led us to the crusher where we learned that the stolen truck had been destroyed. We will be following up with further investigation and charges may be...
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Stolen Ford F100
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS TRUCK? In January 2026, a black 1980’s model Ford F-100 was stolen from a family’s farm on Ravina Road in Elkview, WV. Neighbors reported seeing two...
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Deputy of the Year 2025
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce Cpl. T.S. Dubiel as our 2025 Deputy of the Year In 2025, Cpl. Dubiel served 112 warrants and ranked among department...