Granville Police Department

08/13/2026

Today, the Granville Police Department proudly announced the promotion of Deputy Chief Brian Hill to Chief of Police.

Chief Hill has been a faithful member of the Granville Police Department since May 2007, dedicating nearly two decades of service to the Town of Granville and the community. Chief Hill was sworn in before Mayor Patricia Lewis, members of Granville City Council, and family and friends. The vast majority Granville Police Department’s officers were present to support Chief Hill and to demonstrate to the Mayor and City Council the confidence, trust, and support our officers have in his ability to lead the Granville Police Department.

Before the swearing-in, Mayor Lewis shared these words regarding Chief Hill and his nearly 20 years of service which we feel perfectly captures the impact he has had on the town and department:

“You've been with the town now for nearly 20 years. During that time, you walked alongside us through significant growth and change, quietly and consistently helping our police department evolve from a single police officer to a department of 15 dedicated professionals.

As Deputy Chief, you've helped lead our police department with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. You've always made the safety of our employees, our residents, and the thousands of visitors who come through Granville and University Town Center one of your highest priorities.

I have every confidence that you'll continue to lead the department in the right direction, building on the strong foundation that you helped create, and guiding our officers with the same dedication and integrity that you yourself have demonstrated throughout your career with us.

And with that, it's my great honor and privilege to proudly introduce you as the newly appointed Chief of Police.”

Chief Hill has been part of Granville's growth every step of the way. His experience, dedication, and commitment to the community will now continue in his new role as Chief of Police.

Congratulations, Chief Brian Hill.

08/09/2026

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS!!CONGRATULATIONS, CHIEF CORKREAN!

After years of dedicated service to the Town of Granville and the Granville Police Department, we are proud to announce the retirement of Chief Joseph “Corky” Corkrean.

Chief Corkrean has served as Chief of Police from 2010 to 2026, dedicating more than 15 years to leading our department and serving the Granville community.

Throughout his tenure, Chief Corkrean has helped shape the Granville Police Department into the agency it is today. His leadership, commitment to his officers, and dedication to the safety and well being of our community have left a lasting mark on this department.

Chief Corkrean has personally hired many of the officers currently serving within our ranks, helping to build not just a department, but a family. He has been a constant example of what it means to be a leader and a mentor by guiding, teaching, and supporting those who have had the privilege to serve under him. More importantly, to us, he has been a consistently great friend, someone we could always count on both in and out of uniform.

As he closes this chapter in law enforcement, we are excited to share that Chief Corkrean will be beginning a new career as a professor at Fairmont State University, where he will continue to shape and inspire future generations in the field of law enforcement through education and leadership.

Retirement is certainly well deserved, but it is never easy to say goodbye to someone who has given so much of himself to the badge, his officers, and the community he served.

Chief.. Thank you for your leadership, your friendship, your countless hours of service, and everything you have done for the Granville Police Department.

From all of us at GPD, congratulations on your retirement. We hope this next chapter brings you plenty of time to relax, enjoy life, and maybe, for once, answer to nobody but yourself.

Enjoy retirement. You’ve earned it.

2010–2026 | Chief Corkrean

08/06/2026

Cadillac and LT. Huyett were invited to perform a K9 demonstration for a great group of children attending the Kids Fitness Camp hosted by Abandoned Fitness.

We want to thank owner Shawnee Weber for the opportunity to speak about police K9s, their important role in law enforcement, and the work they do to keep our community safe. We'd also like to thank all of the kids for being such a fantastic audience and asking great questions!

Finally, a huge thank you to Sheila J Photography for capturing some of the best photos we've ever had of K9 Cadillac. We truly appreciate your talent and generosity!

08/02/2026

Our hearts are with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office and, most importantly, Noah’s family and loved ones as they mourn the heartbreaking loss of Detective Noah Thompson.

Noah was not only a dedicated law enforcement officer but also a friend to many of us.. He will be deeply missed, and we ask our community to keep everyone affected in your thoughts and prayers.

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Detective Noah Thompson.

Detective Thompson, 27, began his career with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office in 2018 as a Transport Officer. In 2020, he graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy and was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and service, Deputy Thompson was promoted to the Detective Division in 2026.

“Noah was a dedicated and passionate professional who we lost too soon. Our family is smaller by one, and all of us at the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office are heartbroken by the loss of Detective Thompson,” said Sheriff Forbes. “Right now, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone who had the honor to stand alongside Noah.”

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07/30/2026

FRAUD ALERT TARGETING RIDESHARE DRIVERS

The Granville Police Department is investigating a growing fraud scheme targeting rideshare drivers.

Scammers are using Uber and other rideshare apps to trick drivers into picking up high-value electronics from retailers like Walmart and Best Buy. Driver's arrive to pick up a rider only to then receive a phone call from the scammer. Drivers are then instructed to pick up and deliver the merchandise to shipping stores such as UPS, FedEx, or other package centers under the guise of a "mistake" or "special delivery."

The merchandise was purchased using stolen credit card or account information, leaving drivers unknowingly involved in a fraud.

Protect yourself:
• Be suspicious if a rider asks you to pick up retail merchandise instead of transporting a person.
• Contact a store employee to have the order cancelled.
• Never agree to ship packages or accept payment outside the rideshare app.
• If the customer changes the destination to a shipping store or asks you to mail items, end the transaction and contact the rideshare company.
• If you believe you've been targeted by this scam, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Local shipping locations report they are now seeing multiple attempted shipments connected to this scam every week. Staying alert can help protect you—and prevent criminals from profiting.

Send a message to learn more

07/14/2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY:

September 16th we have limited spots for our active shooter response program. If you’re an officer looking for multiple training courses in one, this is for you.

For full details, link below has information and enrollment information.

https://keystonedynamicsolutions.com/products/active-shooter-response-workup-leo-only

07/14/2026

Traffic Advisory

On Saturday, July 18, the Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority will be hosting an Electronics Recycling Event at Sam's Club – University Town Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Due to the limited event hours, residents should expect increased traffic and possible delays in and around the University Town Centre area, particularly near Sam's Club and the gas station.

The Granville Police Department will have officers in the area to assist with traffic flow and help minimize congestion if needed. We appreciate your patience, encourage motorists to use caution, and ask everyone to follow officers' directions while traveling through the area.

07/02/2026

On July 1, 2026, members of the Granville Fire & Police Dive Team responded to the Backwaters area of Cheat Lake to assist the West Virginia State Police and Doug's Towing with the recovery of an SUV that had entered the water.

The driver had pulled over to allow another vehicle to pass when the hillside gave way, causing the SUV to roll approximately 30 feet down the embankment and into the water. Thankfully, the driver was able to self-extricate from the vehicle and sustained only minor abrasions.

We are grateful for the dedication of our Dive Team members, who continue to answer the call whenever our community and our partner agencies need assistance.

06/25/2026