Governor orders State Police search amid alarming allegations from trooper's arrest

by KENNIE BASS, LESLIE RUBIN

Thu, March 9th 2023, 1:24 AM UTC

A memo obtained by Eyewitness News says the West Virginia State Police headquarters in South Charleston was searched last week due to an order from Gov. Jim Justice. (WCHS)

The attorney for Trooper Joseph Comer has claimed the officer was targeted by the agency because it believes he is a whistle blower who wrote an anonymous letter alleging corruption within State Police ranks. Trooper Joseph Comer, 39, of Ravenswood was arrested Friday, Feb. 24, a day after the warrant was issued by West Virginia State Police First Sgt. K.W. Huddleston of the Morgantown detachment. (WCHS File Photo)

VIEW ALL PHOTOS

View All Photos

A memo obtained by Eyewitness News says the West Virginia State Police headquarters in South Charleston was searched last week due to an order from Gov. Jim Justice. (WCHS)

Loading ...