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Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Preston County

The West Virginia State Police has confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred Friday morning in Preston County.

West Virginia State Trooper escorts woman to hospital to give birth

A West Virginia State Police trooper took on a different type of assignment over the weekend.

Officer-involved shooting in Preston County

A spokesperson for the Kingwood Detachment of the West Virginia State Police declined to comment concerning an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Preston Cou...

KSP joins state 6-State Trooper Project

Prioritizing safety on the roads during Memorial Day weekend

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - As you prepare for Memorial Day weekend celebrations, the West Virginia State Police is urging safety before you hit the road. They will have a heigh...

WVSP investigating after officer involved shooting in Parkersburg kills 1, another found dead

Deputies and an armored vehicle with the Wood County Sheriff's Office were then called to the scene to assist, where gunfire continued until the individual was fatally wounded.

Charleston police seek public's help in breaking and entering investigation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The Charleston Police Department's criminal investigation division (CID) is asking for the public's assistance with an ongoing investigation. Police resp...

Guns, drugs found during traffic stop; Webster County man charged

The West Virginia State Police has announced the arrest of a Webster County man after they say multiple firearms and drugs, including fentanyl, were found in his vehicle.

Entire W.Va. police department fired after sergeant reports evidence room break-in

A former Barrackville sergeant says he and the department's remaining officer were placed on inactive status after reporting that the evidence room had been broken into

State trooper killed during vehicle inspection on I-81 in Schuylkill County

UPDATE: – Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens will deliver an update on the fatal crash in

Two wanted men arrested after standoff with West Virginia troopers

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Two men have been arrested following a search for a wanted fugitive in the area of Kermit, West Virginia. When authorities arrived at a home along Jenn...

FBI busts 2 multi-state drug operations in West Virginia; 13 arrested

Federal agents arrested 13 people on Tuesday after taking down multi-state drug trafficking operations in Maryland and West Virginia.

Troopers asking for help finding missing Braxton County man

FLATWOODS, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing man. According to the WVSP, Martin Craig Cogar, 71, of Flatwoods, was last...

Westover PD asking for footage amid investigation

According to a Facebook post from the department, the incident being investigated occurred on May 13 between 10 and 11 p.m. near Holland Avenue and Dunkard Avenue, and involved obj...

Man arrested in copper theft case in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A man has been arrested following a breaking and entering incident involving theft of copper and other supplies. According to the West Virginia State P...

Possible human remains found during search for missing person in Greenbrier County

The scene where the remains were found is being processed by members of the West Virginia State Police and Greenbrier County Sheriff's Office, among others.

Suspect dead after exchanging gunfire with Parkersburg Police

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WOWK) — An individual was killed after they reportedly fired on Parkersburg Police Saturday evening. The Parkersburg Police Department said in a social media po...

Capitol Police increase security for America250 celebrations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As thousands of people prepare to visit the West Virginia State Capitol for the America250 celebrations this week, the Capitol Police are expanding secur...

Charleston Police Department honors fallen officers killed on duty 45 years ago

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The Charleston Police Department is remembering two of its own 45 years after they were killed in the line of duty. The CPD says Patrolman Eddie Ray Dunc...

Man arrested in Wayne County faces felony charges

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A man has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges following a two-day investigation. During the investigation, troopers located Skylar Larc...

WVDOT gathers public input on West Virginia's roads

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking public input on how to improve West Virginia’s roads.

Woman struck, killed on West Virginia Turnpike identified

This article has been updated with the latest information. KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A woman is dead after being struck along the West Virginia Turnpike has been identified. A...

VIDEO: Mercer County Sheriff's Office releases video of truck in fatal hit-and-run investigation

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) -- The Mercer County Sheriff's Office released a video of a pickup truck in search for information relating to a fatal hit-and-run on Oakvale Road. According t...

Hedgesville man arrested after fleeing police

West Virginia State Police have arrested a Hedgesville man on multiple charges following a pursuit along Route 9 on Thursday, May 21 at about 8 p.m. Police got behind a red Chevy T...