CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police has made several changed after a reorganization.

According to a press release, the following appointments were made:

B.L. Mankins now holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as of April 22. Mankins’ previous rank was Lieutenant – Professional Standards of Troop 6).

E.D. Widmeyer now holds the rank of Major (Chief of Field) as of April 8. Widmeyer’s previous rank was Northern Command.

A.S. Perdue now holds the rank of Major (Professional Standards) as of April 22. Perdue’s previous rank was Captain of Troop 5. (Formerly worked at the Williamson detachment)

R.M. Hogan now holds the rank of Captain of Troop 1 as of April 22. Hogan’s previous rank was First Sergeant/District Commander.

G.S. Losh now holds the rank of Captain of Troop 5 as of April 22. Losh’s previous rank was First Sergeant/District Commander.

L.J. Deskins now holds the rank of Captain of Troop 8-BCI as of April 22. Hogan’s previous rank was First Sergeant/Regional Coordinater-BCI.

“These decisions have went to build upon trust, upon reestablishing and continuing to establish integrity within our agency. And the ability that we have to faithfully serve the community and the citizens of West Virginia,” said Major Jim Mitchell, West Virginia State Police.

The West Virginia State Police stated three Troopers were also granted retirement through the State Police Retirement Board. Major T.L. Williams’s retirement was granted as of April 7, and Lieutenant Colonel D.M. Nelson and Captain G.L. Stalnaker’s requests for retirement were granted as of April 21.

Nelson previously worked in Mingo and Logan counties.