Press Releases

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…

STOLEN MOTORCYCLE  Sometime between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. on May 11, 2026, a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was…

UPDATE:  Ernest Alexander III was arrested by KCSO on 5/10/26 Post expires at 3:49pm on Tuesday November 10th, 2026

 WANTED WEDNESDAY Danny Ray Peck – Capias (FTA) for Credit Card Fraud & Conspiracy. Missed 4/29 arraignment (Judge Abraham). Believed…

WANTED WEDNESDAY Ernest Lee Alexander III – Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards, Conspiracy + 2 new fraud charges. Missed 4/30…

Today, the Kanawha County Commission officially swore in three new Deputy Sheriffs to serve the citizens of Kanawha County Please…

UPDATE:  Keith Nichols was taken into custody by KCSO on 5/5/2026 Post expires at 12:49pm on Thursday November 5th, 2026

MISSING JUVENILE – Shayln Shantel Harvey The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a…

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

UPDATE:  Both Branden Clark and Tonya Sharp were arrested on 4/29/26 by the #KanawhaSheriff warrants division! Post expires at 5:49pm…

Patrol Rifle Training May 20-21, 2026 Come train with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.  Sharpen your skills in rifle handling, marksmanship,…

 SCAM ALERT  The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of text messages claiming recipients missed a court appearance related…

MISSING PERSON – BRANDI NICOLE DOTSON This is the second post on this case. We have received zero tips since…

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the DEA for National RX Take Back Day this Saturday, April 25,…

K-9 Team of the Year The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Cpl. Ashcraft and his K-9 partner,…

WERE YOU A VICTIM? The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office, has announced the…

UPDATE:  Devin was located on 4/20/2026 Post expires at 2:49pm on Wednesday October 21st, 2026

MISSING PERSON – Devin Ray Barnette On 04/20/2026, a missing person report was filed for Devin Ray Barnette. Devin was…