L. E. “Betsy” Coffey, Doddridge County Prosecuting Attorney

05/14/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Grand Jury sitting in Calhoun County, West Virginia returned a TRUE BILL on an Indictment presented by Special Prosecuting Attorney L. Elizabeth Coffey on the testimony of Corporal E.D. Schoolcraft, WVSP, against the following:
State of West Virginia v. Jacob Daniel McCumbers, 40, Arnoldsburg, WV, for
• Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree (172 Counts)
• Sexual Abuse by a Parent, Guardian, or Person in Position of Trust (86 Counts)

All persons who have been indicted by a Grand Jury in
West Virginia are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
An Indictment is merely an accusation.

03/27/2026

Did you know....
The Prosecutor is rarely consulted on matters of bond at initial appearances. In fact, I almost never know what bond will be set, and have zero say if home confinement or a PR bond is issued. I only get a say if there's a violation or if they can't make said bond and a modification is requested.

The Prosecutor cannot make extrajudicial statements about a case that would taint the jury pool, so don't be surprised if you call or email my office and get a generic answer about the criminal process.

Grand Juries typically only meet once a term
Most jurisdictions have 3 terms of court per year.
Grand Juries meet in secret

I see ya trollin' and I gotta tell ya, I will protect the integrity of these cases over trying to please the public every single time.

02/13/2026

WEST UNION, W.Va. — A Harrison County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2021 fatal stabbing of an inmate at the North Central Regional Jail.

02/13/2026

Latest indictments in Doddridge County.

WEST UNION, W.Va. — A Doddridge County grand jury returned indictments against 16 individuals during its February 2026 session, according to Prosecutor Betsy Coffey.