Tag: West Virginia agencies

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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.

November 1, 2023

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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.

July 18, 2023

Special Units

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.

June 22, 2023

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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.

June 5, 2023

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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.

June 6, 2022

Command

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).

November 3, 2021

Command

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.

June 2, 2021

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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.

March 22, 2021

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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.

December 21, 2020

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WV Officer Shot Tuesday Taken Off Life Support, Organs to be Donated

“She is still fighting, but her body is unable to sustain life by itself,” Chief James "Tyke" Hunt said in a press conference at 5 p.m. this afternoon.

December 2, 2020

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WV Officer Shot in Face, Suspect in Custody

“This afternoon, a Charleston police officer was shot while in the line of duty,” the city’s statement said. “The officer has been transported to the hospital and is in surgery at this time."

December 1, 2020

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West Virginia Teen Writes Letter of Thanks to Police Department

The letter said, "I'm 18 years old and was raised to believe police officers are here to protect me and I still whole-heartedly believe that no one deserves to endure what the officers of this country are experiencing."

August 14, 2020