November 8, 2018: Correction to Last Name Spelling on Previous Release
The name of the person identified in the last press release was misspelled. His last name is spelled Baire, not Beier. I apologize for the error. Sgt
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November 16, 2018: Suspects Wanted from Pursuit
On November 6, 2018 a pursuit which began in Putnam County entered Kanawha County. The vehicle was spotted by Kanawha County Deputies who attempted to stop the vehicle, a Ford Mustang. The pursuit...
View ArticleNovember 23, 2018: Shooting Near Saint Albans
Today, November 23, 2018, just before noon a 911 call was placed reporting a shooting in the 700 block of High Street near Saint Albans, WV. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office responded to...
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November 28, 2018: Murder Warrant Issued
Douglas "Fatty" Kidd, III (pictured, 33 years old of Nitro, WV), is wanted for first degree murder following the investigation into the shooting death of James Morris on Monday night. Earlier today...
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December 11, 2018: Additional Photo of Missing Person
Attached is a better quality photo for the still-missing sixteen year old Ms. Ward.
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December 27, 2018: Missing Endangered Person, Derek Kermit Lafferty
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office was notified on December 25, 2018 of a missing (endangered), 22 year old male and no contact has been made since. Family members advised Deputies that Mr. Lafferty...
View ArticleDecember 27, 2018: Lafferty Located Safe
Mr. Lafferty was just safely located in Charleston, WV. We are grateful for the quick assistance from journalists and the public. Sgt
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December 28, 2018: DUI Checkpoint Tonight
Please read the attached announcement about a checkpoint scheduled for tonight. ATT00001.htm PRESS-RELEASE-CP-12-28-18.pdf
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December 31, 2018: Missing Juvenile from Sissonville
Alexander Eugene Adkins left his residence in Sissonville early this morning on foot. He is thirteen years old, approximately 5 foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. Mr. Adkins has ties to...
View ArticleDecember 31, 2018: Extra Patrols for New Year’s Eve
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office will have extra Deputy Sheriffs patrolling the roadways tonight. They will specifically be assigned to traffic law enforcement, but will also assist with other...
View ArticleJanuary 2, 2019: Runaway Juvenile from Sissonville
On the afternoon of January 1, 2019, fifteen year old Haley Means was reported missing. She is 5’7” tall, weighs 160 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white writing and black...
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January 2, 2018: Missing Mentally Ill Man from Elkview, WV
William Ray Tinsley (52 years old of Wills Creek Road, Elkview, WV) was last spoken to on November 30, 2018. He was reported missing by his family on December 28, 2018. His relatives said he is...
View ArticleJanuary 2, 2018: Missing Man Located Safely
Mr. Tinsley was located this afternoon at a nursing home in Dunbar, WV. He is safe and his family has been updated. We are grateful for the assistance in spreading word of his disappearance!
View ArticleJanuary 2, 2018: Sissonville Runaway Located in Charleston
The missing juvenile, Haley Means, from Sissonville was just safely located in Charleston. Thank you for all your help spreading the word about her disappearance!
View ArticleJanuary 7, 2019: Shooting Near South Charleston
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight. One man was taken to an area hospital by personal vehicle after being shot several times. He is still being...
View ArticleJanuary 23, 2019: Arrest in Cross Lanes Shooting
Maurico Adam Govea (30 years old of Saint Albans, WV) was arrested today by Saint Albans Police Department when he met with one of their officers to be apprehended. Mr. Govea was charged with...
View ArticleJanuary 28, 2019: Pedestrian Struck on Pennsylvania Avenue
Just after midnight a pedestrian was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue just north of Newhouse Branch Road. The striking vehicle fled the scene and has not been located. The striking vehicle possibly...
View ArticleFebruary 6, 2019: Kidnapping in Eastern Kanawha County
Early this morning, February 6, 2019, a 911 call was placed from a gas station in Chelyan, WV. A woman there said her husband had struck her repeatedly while they rode together in a car from...
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March 1, 2019: Three Years Missing
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the disappearance of Marshall “Andy” Priestley, II for three years. Detectives continue to work, revisiting evidence and witness statements,...
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