Press Releases

BE A KANAWHA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will be holding our next applicant testing on July…

North Carolina Man Arrested in Cabin Creek Road Homicide Investigation CHARLESTON, WV – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested…

PURSUIT ENDS IN ARREST ON I-77 Marmet, WV – On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Corporal T.S. Dubiel and Deputy Ramsey…

UPDATE:  The Capias for Jessica Marie Oxley has been recalled by the court, she is no longer wanted Post expires…

BELLE, WV — Following an extensive investigation, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has charged Richard Donald Brisson in connection with the…

WANTED WEDNESDAY The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division is attempting to locate Joshua Wayne Quinn. Quinn is wanted on…

WANTED WEDNESDAY The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division is attempting to locate Jessica Marie Oxley. Oxley is wanted on…

CHELYAN SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED CHELYN, WV – On Monday June 8th, 2026, Deputy J.H. Mullins with the Kanawha County…

BANK ROBBERY – BELLE, WV At approximately 3:50 p.m. on June 4, 2026, a white male entered Whitesville State Bank,…

NOW HIRING – Deputy Sheriffs  We offer opportunities in multiple divisions and specialty assignments to help keep your career challenging…

NOW HIRING – DEPUTY SHERIFFS  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will be holding our next applicant testing on July 25,…

On May 31, 2026, K9 Bingo and Deputy B.L. Shamblin tracked down a wanted federal fugitive after he fled from…

Kanawha Co, WV – Deputy B.L. Shamblin with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding the whereabouts of wanted…

CHESAPEAKE, WV – Detectives with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Chesapeake, West Virginia man following an investigation into…

 FOUND CLASS RING – SEEKING RIGHTFUL OWNER  On May 27, 2026, Sgt. Stephanie Adams with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office…

UPDATE: During the execution of a search warrant on Offutt Drive on May 15, 2026, members of the Kanawha County…

HUMAN REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING TEENAGER BIG CHIMNEY, WV – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding…

Big Chimney, WV –On May 15, 2026, members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence…

DAVIS CREEK, WV –On Tuesday, May 13, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded…

Today, members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office attended the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Awards Luncheon hosted by the West…

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK “This week, we recognize National Police Week, a time to honor the men and women in law…

UPDATE:  Tanner Ramsey has been located safe on 5/13/26 Post expires at 1:49pm on Friday November 13th, 2026

MISSING PERSON – TANNER RIGGS RAMSEY The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old…

The stolen motorcycle was recovered by WVSP and returned to the owner! Post expires at 4:50pm on Thursday November 12th,…

UPDATE:  Deputy Moyers and Deputy Shamblin took Danny Peck into custody on 5/12/26 Post expires at 4:49pm on Thursday November…