Middleport Teams Up with Sheriff for Safer Streets | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Middleport’s tiny police force, down to just a chief and one part-time officer, is getting a major boost as the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department steps in to patrol 24/7 — weekends full time, weekdays from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. — helping cut crime and restore safety. Residents feel more secure with visible officers on the streets, while the sheriff’s deputies also assist with relocating homeless individuals into shelters and rehab programs. The village council is set to hire its first full-time officer soon, aiming to build a sustainable local force while sharing resources across departments — a…