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NewsNovember 25, 2025

Shadow Systems Selected as Exclusive Pistol Provider for West Virginia State Police

Shadow Systems will provide 700 XR920 crossover pistols for West Virginia State Police troopers and 80 CR920X high-capacity subcompact pistols for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

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NewsNovember 1, 2023

Marshals Arrest West Virginia Man for Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputies

The suspect was wanted out of Greenbrier County, WV for two counts of attempted murder of a police officer, presentation of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and a circuit court arrest warrant.

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NewsJuly 18, 2023

West Virginia Trooper Shot, Suspect Killed After Manhunt

Officials say Scott Arthur O’Brien, of Hamilton, Ohio, shot a female trooper in the elbow during a traffic stop near the Dollar General Store in Midway at around 9:15 a.m.

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NewsJune 22, 2023

Former WV Officer Could be Charged Over Disappearance of K-9

South Charleston detectives have completed their investigative report and forwarded to the prosecutor’s office to determine if any charges will be filed in connection with the dog’s disappearance.

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NewsJune 5, 2023

West Virginia Trooper Killed Friday at “Shots Fired” Call

Troopers said they were met with gunfire when they responded to a shooting complaint near Matewan.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2022

West Virginia Deputy Killed in Camper Shootout

The deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance in the Birch River area around 5 p.m., Nicholas County Sheriff William F. Nunley said.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2021

West Virginia City Names New Chief

Chief Karl Colder has 32 years of career leadership and professional investigative experience with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2021

Charleston, WV, Police Chief Announce Plans for Deescalation, More Less-Lethal Tools

“Tasers we have are the very first and second model issued. That would be taser two. They now have Taser seven which is a much more effective technology and is much more accurate,” Chief Tyke Hunt explained.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2021

3 WV Deputies Injured, Their Vehicles Damaged in Pursuit of Stolen Ambulance

Deputies say the suspect was going about 80 to 90 mph during the chase, even on two-lane roads. He reportedly was also going into the opposite lane at high speeds into oncoming traffic.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2020

WV Officer Builds Fund to Buy Bikes as Christmas Gifts for Kids

"We have so many people who have a goal on here to do stuff for these kids that are not going to have a good Christmas. It's because of these people, all 51 people behind us, watching right now. It's because of them, it really is," Officer Tony Messer said.

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