Lewis County Sheriff's Department

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

Shawn Whitley, Jr. will spend four years in federal prison, officials say. — https://www.wdtv.com/2026/08/05/man-sentenced-after-85k-worth-fentanyl-found-lewis-county-hotel/

08/04/2026

Lewis County man faces 102 criminal charges in $34K identity theft, fraud case — https://www.wdtv.com/2026/08/04/lewis-county-man-faces-102-criminal-charges-34k-identity-theft-fraud-case/

08/03/2026

An early morning traffic stop in Lewis County led to the arrest of a woman who was allegedly driving impaired.

07/31/2026

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Shakespeare please contact the Lewis County Sheriffs Office at 304-269-8251.

Michael Shakespeare
Stands approximately 5'7" and weights approximately 150lbs, Blue eyes, DOB 04/02/1979, been known to ride a bicycle near the North River Road and Old Mill Road area.

07/29/2026

Lewis County man arrested for suspected DUI after single-vehicle crash — https://www.wdtv.com/2026/07/29/lewis-county-man-arrested-suspected-dui-after-single-vehicle-crash/

07/28/2026

https://www.wdtv.com/2026/07/28/deputies-across-state-deploy-lewis-county-after-flood-damage-multi-agency-effort-leads-2-drug-arrests/

As flood relief and recovery continues in Lewis County, the sheriff’s office says law enforcement agencies from across West Virginia are sending extra deputies to help protect communities — and that cooperation has already played a role in two separate drug arrests.

07/25/2026

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office will have additional law enforcement patrolling the county. Any one looting or trespassing on private property will be prosecuted.