The sheriffs and constables of the several counties of the state, police officers of any city and members of the State Police are vested, within their respective jurisdictions, with all of the powers and authority of natural resources police officers without requirement of any additional oath or bond. Immediately upon making any arrest or executing any process under provisions of this chapter, each officer shall report thereon to the director.
W. Va. Code § 20-7-3
Powers and duties of other law officers
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 203 W. Va. 275 - State Ex Rel. Farley v. Spaulding (1998)
Most recently applied in 203 W. Va. 275 - State Ex Rel. Farley v. Spaulding (November 1998)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.