Press Releases

  • DRUG ARREST MADE ON CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER IN SISSONVILLE

    DRUG ARREST MADE ON CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER IN SISSONVILLE SISSONVILLE, WV – On February 20, 2026, at approximately 1:06 a.m., Deputy J.A. Morris conducted a traffic stop on a red...

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  • New Scam

    I’M IN JAIL SCAM Scammers are using the internet to see who is currently incarcerated. They then call you pretending to be your loved one from jail and claim you...

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  • Drone Deployment Assists in Domestic Violence Arrest

    Drone Deployment Assists in Domestic Violence Arrest On February 19, 2026, Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Conner Drive in Charleston in reference to an active...

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  • Bomb Threat made to Tiger Morton Juvenile Center

    Bomb Threat made to Tiger Morton Juvenile Center On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:11 p.m., a bomb threat was made by telephone to the James H “Tiger” Morton Juvenile...

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  • In Memory of Daniel Boyd

     In honor of WV filmmaker Daniel Boyd and his recent passing, we wanted to share a unique piece of local film history. In 1992, Boyd filmed Paradise Park right here...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    Jonathon David Sovine – Wanted This week on Wanted Wednesday, we are looking for Jonathon David Sovine, who is wanted for Breaking and Entering. It is alleged that on November...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    John Thomas Spencer – Wanted This week on Wanted Wednesday, we are looking for John Thomas Spencer, who is wanted for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses. It is alleged that...

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  • KCSO Safety Tip: Stolen Mail

    Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Safety Tip: Worried your mail might be getting stolen? USPS Informed Delivery can help. This free service sends you scanned images of your incoming mail and...

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  • Valentine’s Day Cards

    We were truly surprised and honored today to receive several heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards from children in our community and local businesses. Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean more to us...

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  • 2025 Deputy of the Year Nominees

    Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office – 2025 Deputy of the Year Nominees These deputies don’t do this job for recognition. They show up, handle the work, and serve this county because...

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