City of Princeton, WV - Police Department

06/18/2026

POSITION OPENING:
Secretary / Administrative Assistant – City of Princeton Police Department.

Full-time, 40-hour workweek. Excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and a state pension retirement. High school diploma or GED required. Will perform various duties related to the department’s front office in support of the operations and duties under the general supervision of the Chief of Police. Serves as a point of contact for citizens, employees, and outside agencies while maintaining departmental records and other duties as assigned.

Preference given to applicants with formal training, experience and/or knowledge of clerical and general office procedures within Police department operations. Public relations, computer skills necessary. Pay commensurate with experience. M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Applications will be available at City Hall, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV 24740, or a resume and cover letter can be submitted to the Human Resource office until 4:30 p.m., June 26th, 2026. Interested applicants can also apply through the city’s website at, https://cityofprinceton.org/careers/

The City of Princeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/17/2026

*Search Warrant leads to drug arrests*

After a lengthy drug investigation, members of the Princeton Police Department executed a Search Warrant on a residence on Road House Road in Princeton. Located inside the residence were several grams of Fentanyl, Co***ne, Methamphetamine along with several illegal doses of Gabapentin and Suboxone. Items seized also included approximately $300 and three (3)firearms, with one of them being stolen and one being a replica.

Jerry Cecil and Amber Stanley (pictured) were arrested and charged with numerous counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver along with other charges.

This is just another example of how the Princeton Police Department works tirelessly to rid communities of dangerous drugs and the people that want to commit crimes in our neighborhoods.

06/11/2026

Thank you to Sun Valley School for having our K9 Teams and members of SWAT out today for demonstrations. The kids were great and so interactive. Sun Valley School - SMALL BUT MIGHTY

06/09/2026

Thank you Princeton Primary School for having us out to participate in their First Responded Day. Pictured are Sergeant J.A. Angle with his bloodhound, Trax - Senior Patrolman Z.A. Jones with his Dutch Shepherd, Kilo and D.A.R.E. Officer A.S. Epperson.

06/07/2026

Thank you to Maranatha Christian Academy for having Officer Epperson come out to speak about the new D.A.R.E. program!

06/02/2026

Welcome to the Princeton Police Department, Patrolman Taylor Asbury!

Today, we are proud to announce the swearing-in of Patrolman Taylor Asbury as the newest member of the Princeton Police Department.

Patrolman Asbury officially took the oath of office and has joined our department's commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Princeton with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. We are excited to welcome him to our law enforcement family and look forward to the contributions he will make to our community.

Please join us in congratulating Patrolman Asbury on this important milestone and wishing him a safe and successful career with the Princeton Police Department.

Welcome to the team, Patrolman Asbury!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Princeton Police Department Community Outreach

Today, Patrolman A.E. Epperson, the Princeton Police Department's certified D.A.R.E. Officer, had the opportunity to visit the kindergarten classes at Princeton Primary School to discuss the importance of stranger safety.

During the presentation, Officer Epperson spoke with students about recognizing potentially dangerous situations, the importance of staying with trusted adults, and what to do if approached by a stranger. The students were engaged, asked great questions, and demonstrated an excellent understanding of the safety concepts discussed.

The Princeton Police Department is committed to building positive relationships with our youth and providing educational opportunities that help keep our children safe both at school and in the community.

We would like to thank the staff and students at Princeton Primary School for welcoming Officer Epperson into their classrooms today.

Working together to keep our community safe—one lesson at a time.

05/29/2026

Pictured here are members of the Department conducting a hiring board while reviewing and interviewing a new applicant this morning. It’s one of the last phases of the hiring process to become a member of the Princeton Police Department. We are currently accepting applications for certified and non-certified police officers. Are you ready for the hot seat? Applications can be picked up in person or filled out online.

05/14/2026

**Press Release - Murder Investigation**

On May 11th, 2026 members of the Princeton Police Department responded to 218 Reed Street in Princeton in reference to an unattended death. During the course of this investigation, they located the victim, John Walker Jr deceased, showing apparent signs of a struggle and knife wounds. At that point the investigation was turned over to our Criminal Investigation Bureau.

It was later determined that the victims vehicle had also been stolen from the residence. Hours later, the victims vehicle was located in the Brush Creek Falls Road area of Mercer County, fully engulfed in flames.

Through nonstop investigative work over the course of the following 72 hours, two (2) suspects were developed through video surveillance. Those identities were then confirmed by officers familiar with them.

Michael Chapman and David Bishop both of Princeton, were identified. Both were located and arrested within hours of the identification.

Both Chapman and Bishop were charged with the following: 1st Degree Murder, 3rd Degree Arson, Grand Larceny and Conspiracy.

This is still an ongoing investigation with separate crime scenes several miles apart. We ask that anyone that may have video surveillance on Brush Creek Falls Road or surrounding area to check their cameras and report anything they feel may be related to this case.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, contact the Princeton Police front office at (304) 487-5000 - lead investigator Detective Corporal D. Gibson.