On behalf of the men and women that make up the Wood County Office of the Sheriff, I would like to welcome you to our website.

This website was designed to heighten awareness of all services that the Wood County Office of the Sheriff provide for our citizens.

The Wood County Office of the Sheriff was formed in 1799.  For over 200 years the Wood County Office of the Sheriff is rich in tradition, honor and bravery.  The first Sheriff of Wood County was Colonel William Lowther.  Lowther was a Revolutionary War hero.  By all historical accounts Lowther was selected by the Governor of Virginia because he was a strong leader, defender and protector of Northwestern Virginia.  I am proud that I am a 7th generation descendant of Colonel Lowther.

The professionalism and dedication to duty of our uniformed and non-uniformed members have always made me very appreciative to be a part of what they represent.  Whether working a murder investigation or a vehicle accident our professionalism shines through.  I feel that because of that spirit shown by our people we are second to none.

Thank you for your interest in our website and the Wood County Office of the Sheriff.