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West Virginia faces growing threat as xylazine, the “zombie drug,” sweeps illicit drug supply

West Virginia faces growing threat as xylazine, the “zombie drug,” sweeps illicit drug supply

December 29, 2023

Amid the ongoing opioid epidemic that is currently ravaging the Mountain State, West Virginia is now grappling with a new and dangerous drug in the supply chain: xylazine, a non-opioid […] Read More

Off-duty deputy nabs wanted fugitive in North Carolina grocery store

Off-duty deputy nabs wanted fugitive in North Carolina grocery store

June 3, 2023

A vigilant deputy was shopping at a grocery store in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 6 when he recognized a dangerous fugitive and took decisive action. Off-duty New Haven County […] Read More

Multi-agency operation results in largest meth bust in West Virginia history

Multi-agency operation results in largest meth bust in West Virginia history

April 2, 2023

Law enforcement agencies in West Virginia recently made history by conducting the largest meth bust the state has ever seen. The eight-month-long investigation called “Operation Smoke and Mirrors” paired state […] Read More

Law enforcement from across the country join seventh annual Fallen Heroes Honor Run to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty

Law enforcement from across the country join seventh annual Fallen Heroes Honor Run to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty

March 25, 2023

Law enforcement officers across the country came together to pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty last year by running in the seventh annual Fallen Heroes Honor […] Read More

West Virginia law enforcement agencies use drones to get a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes

West Virginia law enforcement agencies use drones to get a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes

February 1, 2023

West Virginia law enforcement agencies are using drone technology to get a bird’s- eye perspective on investigations ranging from homicides to missing persons. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, […] Read More

West Virginia police agencies donate cruisers to Kentucky department hit hard by flooding

West Virginia police agencies donate cruisers to Kentucky department hit hard by flooding

August 7, 2022

West Virginia law enforcement agencies responded to calls for help from a police department in neighboring Kentucky hit hard by the recent floods by donating a few of their retired […] Read More

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