The Fayette County Sheriff's Department, led by Sheriff
Jess McMullen as of January 2025, is headquartered in Fayetteville, WV, within the Courthouse Complex. It provides law enforcement services across the 667-square-mile county, employing deputies, transport officers, and animal control, while also assisting in the Town of Pax and collaborating with state police.
Key details about the department:
- Leadership: Jess McMullen took office as sheriff on January 1, 2025, after a 20-year law enforcement career.
- Services: The department focuses on patrolling unincorporated areas, executing warrants (often in partnership with task forces like the U.S. Marshals), and providing safety services, including during school prom seasons.
- Operations: They utilize the Southern Regional Jail in Beckley for housing inmates.
- Contact: The department can be reached for non-emergency services at their office, with 9-1-1 used for emergencies.