South Charleston Police Department

09/11/2026

SCAM ALERT
The South Charleston Police Department has been receiving reports that scammers are calling them, advising that a “Sgt/Detective Moore” is alerting them that they missed court and need to pay $500 to stay out of jail. There is no “Sgt/Detective Moore” at the South Charleston Police Department, and we would never call you to advise you that you missed court and need to pay money to avoid jail.
Please be advised: do not give any personal information if you receive a call like this.

07/05/2026

06/04/2026

SCAM ALERT
The South Charleston Police Department has been receiving reports from all over the country that our department phone number is being used to try to scam people. The reports range from attempting to deliver merchandise to the victim's home address to attempting to obtain personal information.
Please be advised, do not give any personal information if you receive a call like this. If you call the number back, our department phone number, it will ring directly to our department.

02/06/2026

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02/03/2026

Update: There is also another female and male suspect we are attempting to identify in reference to this fraudulent use of a credit card case. We have also attached a photo of the vehicle used.

The South Charleston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying this female suspect, who was involved in a fraudulent use of a credit card on January 29, 2026. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Detective J.D. Keeney at the South Charleston Police Department at 304-744-6903 Ext 108. You can remain anonymous by calling 304-744-6521.
As always, all parties are innocent until proven guilty. SCPD would like to thank you in advance for any help in the matter.