Hancock County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

Hancock County Sheriff's Office is saddened of the passing of retired Lieutenant/ former Chief Deputy Arthur Watson Jr. He will always be remembered by his fellow brothers.

08/28/2026

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the promotion of Hugh Tate to Lieutenant today.

08/24/2026

06/17/2026

The administrative office of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office will close at 3pm tomorrow on June 18th. Sorry for any inconvenience

06/09/2026

PREES RELEASE

Two-Vehicle Crash with Entrapment Investigated on WV Route 2
NEWELL, W.Va. – At approximately 3:09 p.m. on June 9, 2026, Hancock County 911 received a report from Ergon West Virginia of a two-vehicle crash with entrapment and injuries on WV Route 2.
Ergon employees and passing motorists stopped to assist those involved before emergency responders arrived.
The Newell Volunteer Fire Department extricated a male driver trapped inside a vehicle. Emergency Medical Services personnel treated both drivers at the scene and transported them to East Liverpool City Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
WV Route 2 was closed for several hours while emergency personnel responded and investigators processed the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.
Responding agencies thank Ergon employees, passing motorists, and all emergency responders for their prompt assistance during this incident.

05/14/2026

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office appreciates the generous donation of Subway subs from Hancock County Savings Bank to honor our deputies during National Police Week.

05/01/2026

The Weirton Police Department has been receiving calls from concerned citizens about scam phone calls. During these scam calls, they are saying you have a capias or warrant, that must be paid over the phone. We advise you not to give out any personal information over the phone. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the police department. Thank you.

05/01/2026

A scam has been reported where individuals are identifying themselves as Hancock County Sheriff Deputies, making phone calls to request people to meet to pay bail or fines with either with cash or prepaid cards or bitcoin.

Please do not give these people any information or money. The Sheriff's Office would not call and inform you that you have a warrant and ask for money. Thank you