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  • Wanted Wednesday Arrest

    UPDATE:  Megan Sky Carroll was arrested by #KCSO Deputies on 11/20/25  Post expires at 2:49pm on Wednesday May 20th, 2026

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  • Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Rocky Fork Road

    Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Rocky Fork Road The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the 7100 block of Rocky Fork Road in the...

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  • Sissonville Man Arrested After SWAT Search Recovers Firearms and Suspected Marijuana

    Sissonville Man Arrested After SWAT Search Recovers Firearms and Suspected Marijuana The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Alexander Franklin Rhodes, 27, of Sissonville, following an investigation into a reported domestic...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    Wanted Suspect: James Michael Gibson We are attempting to locate James Michael Gibson, wanted for Obtaining Under False Pretenses. Sherwin Williams reported that James passed multiple fraudulent checks across several...

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  • Wanted Wednesday Suspect

    Wanted Suspect: Emily Louise Dunn We’re seeking assistance locating Emily Louise Dunn, wanted for Obtaining Under False Pretenses. While employed at the Cross Lanes McDonald’s, Emily allegedly took approximately $2,500 from...

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  • Meet K9 Bill

    Meet K9 Bill K9 Bill is a German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. Throughout his career, he has helped locate evidence, track fleeing suspects, seize illegal narcotics,...

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  • We Are Hiring

    We’re Hiring – Deputy Sheriffs The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is testing on December 6, 2025, and we’re looking for motivated men and women ready to serve their community. Why...

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  • High-Speed Pursuit ends with spiked tires and an arrest in Kanawha County

    High-Speed Pursuit ends with spiked tires and an arrest in Kanawha County Kanawha County, WV – In the early morning hours of November 13, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a...

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  • Stolen SxS from Elkview Area

    Stolen Side-by-Side – Elkview Area On November 9, 2025, a red 2013 Kawasaki Side-by-Side was stolen from View Drive in Elkview, WV. The vehicle was last seen on Mill Creek...

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  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication safeguard the freedoms we cherish. The Kanawha County...

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