Press Releases

  • BREAKING & ENTERING SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER HIDING IN CLOTHES RACK

    BREAKING & ENTERING SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER HIDING IN CLOTHES RACK RAND, WV – On September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Patrol and...

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  • NOW HIRING

    WANT A CAREER WHERE NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME? Want a job where you can serve your community, make a difference, and never know exactly what the day will...

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  • Stolen Side-By-Side

    STOLEN SIDE-BY-SIDE | CROSS LANES  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with a grand larceny investigation in Cross Lanes. Deputies are investigating the theft of a...

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  • National Dog Day

    National Dog Day may have been yesterday… but we figured our K-9s were worth a post even if a day late! At the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, our K-9s are...

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  • In Service Training

    PATROL RIFLE COURSE October 7–8, 2026 | 2-Day Course $200 per student Sharpen your patrol rifle skills with a two-day, hands-on course designed for sworn law enforcement officers and military...

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  • Registered Sex Offender Arrested Multiple Times in 2026, Now Facing Second Firearm Charge

    Registered Sex Offender Arrested Multiple Times in 2026, Now Facing Second Firearm Charge KANAWHA COUNTY, WV  — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested registered sex offender Harrison Shaffer on a...

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  • Juvenile Located

    UPDATE:  Aiden has been located safe on 8/20/26 Post expires at 8:49am on Sunday March 21st, 2027

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  • Missing Juvenile

    MISSING JUVENILE – AIDEN TOMBLIN The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Aiden Tomblin of Sissonville, WV. Aiden was last seen on Wednesday,...

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  • Deputy Spotlight

    Deputy Spotlight: Deputy Garretson We are thankful when citizens take the time to email/post/share stories about the outstanding work our deputies do every day. Acts of compassion, professionalism, and service...

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  • NEW SCAM ALERT

    🚨SCAM ALERT: MISSED JURY DUTY  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam targeting people by phone. Scammers are calling and claiming you have missed...

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