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  • FOUND URN AND ASHES

    FOUND URN AND ASHES – LOOKING FOR FAMILY TO CLAIM An urn containing the ashes of David “Teddie” Shirkey was found abandoned along I-79 in Elkview. Our investigation shows Mr....

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  • Missing Person Located

    Eric Macon was located in Georgia in December 2025 Post expires at 3:41pm on Friday June 5th, 2026

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  • WANTED WEDNESDAY SUSPECT

    Wanted Wednesday Suspect: Sarah Fortney Sarah Fortney has a Circuit Court capias for missing her arraignment on a charge of child neglect. If you have information on her whereabouts, call 304-357-0157,...

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  • Meet K9 Jett

    Meet K9 Jett  K9 Jett is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois certified in Patrol and Narcotics, and he’s been busy proving why he’s one of the best. He has assisted in...

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  • SCAM ALERT

    Scam Alert: Bail and Bond Fraud Targeting Local Families Sgt. Coleman of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn our community about a scam that has recently surfaced in...

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  • Missing Juvenile

    Missing Juvenile: Help Us Locate Shelby Good Deputy T.S. Americo is seeking the public’s help locating missing juvenile Shelby Good. Shelby was last reported missing on November 28, 2025, from...

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  • Missing Juvenile Located

    UPDATE:  Catalina was located by Deputy Casto on 11/26/25 Post expires at 3:30pm on Friday June 5th, 2026

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  • Missing Juvenile

    Missing Juvenile: Catalina Rose Darnell  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 14-year-old Catalina Rose Darnell, reported missing from her residence in Elkview. She was last seen inside...

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  • APPLY BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!

    APPLICATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW! Because of the holiday, you won’t be able to turn in an application in person tomorrow, but you can still apply online at www.KanawhaSheriff.us Don’t put...

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  • Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suicide Linked to Online Sextortion

    Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suicide Linked to Online Sextortion The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional information regarding the death of a 15-year-old male in Cross Lanes, following...

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