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St. Albans police are beefing up the force, and they say it will help fight the war on drugs and crime.
Two new officers were sworn in by Mayor Richard Callaway Friday morning at city hall. New recruits Michael Dolin and Kenny Davis bring the department to full staff at 21 officers. They've had two retire, one resign, and one be called up to active military duty in the past several months.
Dolin and Davis have been through rigorous testing, but the guys say it's a dream come true to finally get to this stage.
Davis is from Clay county, and says he's wanted to be a police officer for as long as he can remember.
Chief Joe Crawford says they're excited to get the them through training and out on the streets.
They'll start the West Virginia State Police Academy next month, and should be ready to get on the job by December.
Judge frees former W.Va. motorcycle club leader September 03, 2010 4:04 AM A federal judge has approved the release of former Pagan's Motorcycle Club national vice president Floyd "Jesse" Moore pending sentencing.
Panel: No delay for Ohio River bridges September 03, 2010 4:03 AM The panel developing a financial plan for the $4.1 billion Ohio River Bridges Project says it won't delay construction to avoid tolls.
Ohio governor outlines plan for new Medicaid money September 02, 2010 5:46 PM Gov. Ted Strickland has outlined how he will spend some of the $519 million that Ohio is getting in new federal Medicaid money, giving $150 million to hospitals to help offset state fees and designating $33 million to preserve jobs in the mental health system.
Fugitive Files
Wanted: Aug. 31, 2010 You Can Help! Failure to appear following attempted murder and malicious wounding, failure to appear for drug screening, and violaton of probation following conspiracy.
Behind The Kitchen Door
September 2, 2010 Mayberry's, Shoney's, Ichiban are on the list. Find out who has violations and who gets a big thumbs up!
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