Crime & Safety Report for 27 Short St, Charleston, WV 25306

Disturbance

07/16/2026 10:19 PM

Alex Ln, Charleston, WV 25304

As discussed during the dispatch call, a hotel manager near Alex Lane in Charleston reported four homeless individuals by a gazebo who were disturbing guests and possibly going through items that may have been taken from a car. Officers responded and one reported being out with three subjects.

Substance Use

07/16/2026 08:43 PM

35th St SE, Charleston, WV 25306

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of possible drug activity involving two individuals in a parking lot near a restaurant on 35th Street Southeast in Charleston.

Weapons

07/16/2026 07:23 PM

Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of several possible gunshots heard outside a residence near Washington Street East in Charleston. The caller believed the shots may have come from farther east of the initially reported location, and officers were sent to check the area.

Weapons

07/16/2026 07:21 PM

Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported hearing four possible gunshots outside a residence on Washington Street East, and officers were requested to respond with another unit.

Theft Report

07/16/2026 07:18 PM

Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported laptop theft at a restaurant on Washington Street East, where a man in black clothing is waiting for law enforcement and employees are checking surveillance video.