Press Releases

  • Name Released in Work Zone Fatality Crash on I-79

    Name Released in Work Zone Fatality Crash on I-79 The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the person killed in a crash Friday night on Interstate 79...

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  • Four New Deputies

    Four new deputies took their oath of office this evening during the Kanawha County Commission meeting, administered by Commission President Ben Salango. Welcome to KCSO: Deputy Keaton Baisden Deputy Shelley...

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  • JOIN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

    JOIN THE KANAWHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Being a Deputy Sheriff is about more than enforcing the law. It’s about protecting your community, helping people through their worst moments, and being...

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  • Wanted Suspect

    WANTED: ANTHONY ALEN BOOKER The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office and the Saint Albans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating **Anthony Alen Booker**, who is wanted on...

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  • Missing person found

    UPDATE:  William Perrock has been located safe Post expires at 2:06pm on Sunday March 21st, 2027

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  • Missing Person

    MISSING PERSON — WILLIAM PERROCK The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old William Perrock. Perrock is described as a white male, approximately 5’7”...

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  • 25 Years Later, We Remember

    25 Years Later, We Remember Twenty-five years ago today, our country was changed forever. While we remember the thousands of innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, we also remember...

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  • Arrest Made

    UPDATE:  Prestyn Hinzman was arrested in Kentucky on this warrant in September 2026. Post expires at 11:49am on Sunday March 21st, 2027

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  • Cat In The Hat Trend

    CAT IN THE HAT TREND The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the “Cat in the Hat” trend circulating on social media. At this time, no threats have been...

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  • VEHICLE BREAK-IN INVESTIGATION – CROSS LANES

    CROSS LANES, WV – On August 31, 2026, deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office investigated multiple vehicle break-ins in the Cross Lanes area. The investigation began after deputies responded...

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