This is an updated list of people missing from in and around West Virginia:
- : Alysia Fonner (WV)
on February 5, 2026Alysia Fonner, Age Now: 18, Missing: 03/25/2025. Missing From Parkersburg, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Parkersburg Police Department (West Virginia) 1-304-424-8444 .
- : Christopher Cook (WV)
on February 2, 2026Christopher Cook, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/08/2026. Missing From Huntington, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Huntington Police Department (West Virginia) 1-304-696-4470 .
- : Issac Smith (WV)
on January 12, 2026Issac Smith, Age Now: 17, Missing: 10/23/2025. Missing From Charleston, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charleston Police Department (West Virginia) 1-304-348-6400 .
- : Charnayjia Peterkin (WV)
on December 18, 2025Charnayjia Peterkin, Age Now: 15, Missing: 12/13/2025. Missing From Charleston, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Kanawha County Sheriff's Office (West Virginia) 1-304-357-0169.
- : Gage Riddle (WV)
on July 23, 2025Gage Riddle, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/21/2025. Missing From HUNTINGTON, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Huntington Police Department (West Virginia) 1-304-696-4470.
- : Ataysheon Smith (WV)
on July 12, 2025Ataysheon Smith, Age Now: 17, Missing: 06/03/2025. Missing From Charleston, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charleston Police Department (West Virginia) 1-304-348-6400.
- : Brayden Walker (WV)
on May 5, 2025Brayden Walker, Age Now: 17, Missing: 02/06/2025. Missing From Huntington, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Wayne County Circuit Court (West Virginia) 1-304-541-7019 .
- : Victor Shoemaker (WV)
on January 13, 2025Victor Shoemaker, Age Now: 36, Missing: 05/01/1994. Missing From Kirby, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: West Virginia State Police (West Virginia) 1-304-822-3561 .
- : Michael Dillard (WV)
on December 31, 2024Michael Dillard, Age Now: 23, Missing: 01/12/2018. Missing From Calvin, WV. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: West Virginia State Police (West Virginia) 1-304-872-0800 .
West Virginia Cold Cases
- SILVER ALERT: State Police searching for missing West Virginia manon February 2, 2026
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia State Police has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly man missing out of Preston County.
- What are the various types of alerts when it comes to missing people?on January 28, 2026
Many people recognize the term “Amber Alert,” however there are multiple types of alerts that can be issued when it comes to missing people. While people are ...