To Protect and to Serve

Mike Secreto

Chief

Chief Mike Secreto (501) has 27 years Law Enforcement experience. A graduate of the 85th basic class, he spent several years with the Shinnston Police Department where he served in many capacities including Chief. Additionally, he serves as the department’s firearms instructor. In addition to our training, he assists other agencies with range qualifications. The Chief has been the recipient of numerous investigative, patrol, administrative and crime prevention awards. In 2013 he joined our force and was promoted to Chief in 2017.

Robert Matheney

Lieutenant

Officer R. G. Matheny, II (503) is a graduate of the 143rd Basic Class – West Virginia State Police Academy. Matheny has been a certified law enforcement officer since 2010, receiving two Sherlock Holmes Awards and a Medal of Merit. Matheny has been an active member of the Fraternal Order of Police since 2011 and elected in 2019 to serve as President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 78.

Andrew Moore

Officer

Andrew has been a police officer since October of 2020. He graduated from the 185th basic officer class at the West Virginia State Police Academy. He is also a Sergeant in the West Virginia Army National Guard with almost 8 years of service as an artillery man

Nathan Lanham

Officer

Officer Nathan Lanham (505) is a graduate of the 189th basic class at the West Virginia State Police Academy. He also received one of the three awards that are given out, upon graduation of the Academy. He is our part time officer. He also works full time as Chief of Police at a town in Marion County. Before becoming a Police Officer, he served as a Federal Corrections Officer.