Mayor, Charleston Fire Department And Charleston West Virginia Firefighters Local 317 Remember Those Lost In Woolworth Fire

"We are truly thankful for the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our Charleston Fire Department”.

Charleston Police Department To Hold Ceremony In Memory Of Patrolman Cassie Johnson

Roads will be closed at approximately 3:30 p.m. until the conclusion of the ceremony at Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: November 29, 2021: Arrest For False 911 Call

On November 25, 2021 Corporal J. W. Eary of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding in South ...

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Armed Robbery In Marmet

Detectives will offer assistance obtaining video and we may be able to release footage of the crime occurring then.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: November 24, 2021: Pursuit Ends In Boone County And DUI Arrest

Bradley Owen Ellis (33 years old of Harts, WV) was arrested overnight at the end of a pursuit.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Arrest In Arson And Shooting On November 10

During an interview with Mr. Layne, he admitted to intentionally setting fire to the residence on Sisters Lane.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Shooting And Fire In Sissonville On November 10

The shooting was part of an altercation between the two men who are known to one another, and was not a random event.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Arrests In Copper Theft

On three separate occasions this fall utility lines belonging to Frontier Communications were stolen along Paint Creek.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Pursuit Ends In Arrest On November 1

As is always the case in criminal matters, the charges against Mr. Richardson are merely accusations.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: October 22, 2021: Fatal Crash In Big Chimney

This morning about 4:20 a.m. a crash occurred in the 4000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Big Chimney, WV. One person was transported to ...

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: October 22, 2021: Drug Take Back Tomorrow

Tomorrow (10/23/21) we will be participating in the DEA's Drug Take Back Day. A Deputy Sheriff will be at our detachments from 10:00 a.m ...

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing Motorcycle Ends In Crash And Arrest On September 28, 2021

The driver, Justin Richard Connard (40 years old of Marmet, WV) had injuries to his legs and arms.

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: September 28, 2021: Fleeing Motorcycle Ends In Crash & Arrest

Last night (September 27, 2021) around 9:45 p.m. Deputy Dubiel turned onto MacCorkle Avenue from Slaughters Creek Road behind a motorcyc ...

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: September 23, 2021: Arrest In August Shooting

On August 14, 2021 Deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a shooting that occurred on Clayburn Drive in Cr ...

Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: FW: Checkpoint Tuesday May 25th

Please see the attached press release regarding a highway safety checkpoint scheduled for tomorrow by our Highway Safety Coordinator, Li ...

Shawn Wanner Named New Charleston Fire Chief

The Charleston Fire Department also promoted Assistant Chief Chad Jones to Administrative Chief.

West Virginia National Guard Sanitizes Buildings Following Positive Coronavirus Cases In Charleston Police Department

A Curis Decontamination System was used to disinfect all surfaces.

City Of Charleston To Purchase Two New Firetrucks

The City of Charleston will purchase two new Arrow XT Pumper fire trucks from Pierce Manufacturing for the Charleston Fire Department.

Charleston's Justice Assistance Grant Program To Aid Police

The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program will allow the police department to purchase new equipment and upgrade safety measures.

Former Miss Kentucky Charged With Sending Nude Photos to Boy, 15

Ramsey Bearse, 28, a former Miss Kentucky turned West Virginia school teacher, is charged with sending obscene photos to a boy she taught.

West Virginia Local News Meteorologist Accused Of Shoving Anchor

The WSAZ anchor reportedly suffered a skull fracture and a ruptured eardrum.

Homeless Man Freezes To Death On Charleston Porch: Reports

Temperatures in Charleston fell​ to 11 degrees overnight according to the National Weather Service.

Escaped Charleston Inmate Nabbed Along Mexico-Texas Border

Boyes changed into civilian clothing and escaped the South Central Regional Jail on Wednesday.

Ex-Marshall University Football Player​ Gets Jail Term For Attacking Kissing Men

Steward Butler was a running back at Marshall from 2012 to 2014. His best season was in 2014 when he ran for 798 yards and seven touchdowns.

Homeless Woman Set On Fire In West Virginia Dies, Charges Upgraded

Rachele Jarrett was asleep on a porch in West Virginia when Carl T. Magee III allegedly doused her in gasoline and lit her on fire.

Homeless Man Lights Homeless Woman On Fire In West Virginia: Cops

Police say the victim was asleep on a porch Sunday morning when Carl Tramane Magee III poured gasoline on her and lit her on fire.