To Serve and Protect
The mission of the Beckley Police Department Narcotics Unit is to impact the flow of narcotics and drugs into this community through the professional investigation, apprehension and conviction of narcotic traffickers, through the confiscation of controlled substances and by the seizure of proceeds earned via the criminal activity.
The goal of the Narcotics Unit is to utilize all legal means and resources available on local, state and federal levels in the pursuit of drug traffickers.
The Narcotics Unit of the Beckley Police Department operates under the direction of Captain J.S. Shumate. Capt. Shumate is a seasoned investigator and a valuable resource not only for our investigators, but for the citizens of Beckley as well. Capt. Shumate assumed command of the Narcotics Unit after many years of service in the Detective Bureau.
We need your help to stop the drug
problem in our neighborhoods!
Report illegal drug activity to the
Tip Line at:
256-1844 or 256-1843
If you know or suspect that there is a drug problem in your community,
call us with the following information:
| Names and Addresses of Drug Dealers | |
| Vehicle Descriptions and Tag numbers | |
| Locations where illegal Drugs are sold | |
| Property owners who rent to Drug Dealers | |
| Days and hours of known drug activity |
All Information is Confidential!
Beckley Police Department
Suspected Drug Activity Tip Form
You may remain anonymous if you wish