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  • Passing of Retired K9 Max

    With heavy hearts, we share the passing of K-9 Max. K-9 Max proudly served the people of Kanawha County for many years alongside his handler, Sgt. J. L. Miller. His...

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  • Free Toys for Christmas

    FREE TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office still has plenty of stuffed animals available for families who could use a little extra help this holiday season. Sheriff Crawford...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Arrest

    UPDATE: Andrew Hardin was featured on KCSO Wanted Wednesday on June 4, 2025…..and was finally found and arrested by KCSO on December 11, 2025 Post expires at 8:49pm on Wednesday...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Robert Lee Bumgard

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Robert Lee Bumgardner Robert Lee Bumgardner is wanted on charges of Stalking and Harassment. It is alleged that while a DVP was active, he violated the order...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Destiny Nicole McCallis

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Destiny Nicole McCallister Destiny Nicole McCallister is wanted on a Circuit Court capias for failing to appear for her arraignment in front of Judge Salango. Her underlying...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Khristapher Lenard Evans

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Khristapher Lenard Evans Khristapher Lenard Evans is wanted on a Circuit Court capias issued by Judge Ballard for failing to appear for a pretrial hearing. His charges...

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  • Names Released in Fatal Crash on Lens Creek Road

    Names Released in Fatal Crash on Lens Creek Road The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:53 p.m. in...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Arrest

    UPDATE:  Sarah Fortney surrendered herself to Kanawha Counny Circuit Court on December 11, 2025 Post expires at 3:49pm on Monday June 15th, 2026

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  • Missing Juvenile

    Missing Juvenile: Charnayjia Peterkin Deputy C.R. Carter with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance locating a missing juvenile, Charnayjia Peterkin. Charnayjia, is a 15 year old juvenile female...

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  • Welcome our two newest deputies

    The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome two new deputies. Deputy Rodjvan Seldon and Deputy Trevor McGuire graduated today with the WVSP Academy’s 201st Basic Officer Class. They...

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