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Welcome to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
We hope you find this information and the resources provided helpful. It is an honor and privilege to serve the men and women of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and you the citizen of Putnam County. You are also invited to find us on Facebook, where we frequently disseminate information that is pertinent to the citizens of Putnam County.
Our Mission
“To protect and serve the citizens of Putnam County through the fair and just delivery of community policing services in a manner that is consistent with the highest standards of performance within the law enforcement profession.”
Our Vision
“Through our dedication to the community that we serve and our commitment to professional excellence, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office seeks to become an office that is known for its responsiveness to the needs of this community and to be recognized as being a true leader among all other law enforcement agencies.”
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office sends their condolences and prayers to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the Logan County community. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time in the line of duty death of a Logan County Sheriff’s deputy.
Shane M. Shamblin
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The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of the suspicious person(s) breaking into vehicles in the Cow Creek road neighborhoods. Nighttime extra patrols have been directed to that specific area. Please read the following tips:
1- lock your vehicle’s doors
2- remove any pertinent valuables from your car, especially house keys.
3. Remove any paperwork that may contain financial/personal information from your car.
4- Garage door openers are nice. Think about taking it with you when you go inside or locking it in your glove compartment. ( stolen openers = house access).
5- make space in your garage to put your vehicle in it😵💫
Shane M. Shamblin
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Today, Putnam County Deputies arrested the suspect observed on doorbell video of stealing a child’s scooter. Great job from A and B shift deputies for their work. Of course, the suspect is innocent until proven guilty in Putnam County Magistrate Court, but hey, we feel pretty good with our evidence😉. I was going to post the picture of the suspect, but decided to post a picture of school rolls and chocolate milk instead. They were part of the original post, and quite frankly, more positive and appealing than our suspect.
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🚨🚨 Hiring Information 🚨🚨
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Tax Office Division has an open position for Tax Office Teller!! Whoohooo!!! We encourage anyone who fits the below descriptions to seek out an application at the tax office located at 236 Courthouse drive, Winfield, WV.
-good communication skills
- ability to work with the public
- clerical skills
-team player and dependable
Pay is discussed and negotiable during the interview process.
Closing date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 the end of the business day. ... See MoreSee Less
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