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Unclaimed Auction Cash Boosts Sheriff's Office | Charleston News
Six thousand dollars from an unclaimed online firearms auction just landed in Kanawha County’s sheriff’s office—thanks to West Virginia’s unclaimed property program. Over 480 guns were sold in June, and since no one claimed the proceeds, the state redirected the cash to law enforcement, who are always strapped for resources. State Treasurer Larry Pack handed over the check, noting how timely the boost is amid tight budgets. The sheriff’s office hasn’t decided yet how to spend it—likely on gear, training, or other essentials—but the system itself is a smart win-win: unused auction funds go…
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