Police Department

City Police Department, 100 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV

Overview

Special Details

Important Dates
Tim Gray, Chief of Police

Tim Gray

Chief of Police
304-487-5000

Info & Hours

304-425-8911

City Police Department, 100 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV

Mission Statement

The mission of the Princeton Police Department is to protect life and safeguard property in the City of Princeton.

Purpose & Function

Princeton City Police Department serves to protect the citizens of Princeton, WV.

Department Services

The department maintains active roles in Child Protect, Mercer County’s Special Response Team, the Southern Regional Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, and the West Virginia Coalfields Highway Safety Program. Also, we partner with K-12 and higher education institutions, such as Concord University and Bluefield State University.

Princeton Police maintains a mutual aid agreement with Mercer County to provide police response to incidents that may occur within a reasonable distance from the City’s jurisdiction.

The Princeton Police Department operates an anonymous tip line made available to the people of Princeton. Use the tip line to report criminal or suspicious behavior to the Police Department.

Special Initiatives or Projects


    In case of emergency, dial 911

Reports & Documents

Any reports or documents applicable to this department will appear here. This section may not contain information.

In order to remain transparent with our constituents and citizens, we are including information about fee schedules, fines, reports, and any other documents, if applicable to this department.

16
September
2024
} Monday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

City Council Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS On Monday, the 16th day of September, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., the Princeton City Council will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV, with an Agenda Review/Work Session in the Board Room at 6:15 p.m.

9
11
September
2024
} Wednesday, 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Finance and Administration Committee

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, immediately following the Public Safety Committee, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street.

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11
September
2024
} Wednesday, 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

Public Safety Committee

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, immediately following the Public Works and Recreation Committee, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street.

9
11
September
2024
} Wednesday, 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

Public Works and Recreation Comittee

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

PUBLIC WORKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV.

9
30
September
2024
} Monday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Planning Commission

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING On Monday, September 30th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., the Planning Commission for the City of Princeton, WV, will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV.

9
11
September
2024
} Wednesday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Building Commission Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS BUILDING COMMISSION MEETING On Wednesday, September 11th, at 6:30 p.m., the Building Commission for the City of Princeton, WV will meet in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV.

9
09
September
2024
} Monday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Community Improvement Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS On Monday, the 9th day of September 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Community Improvement Commission for the City of Princeton, WV, will meet at Municipal Complex, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV.

9
16
September
2024
} Monday, 06:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Public Hearing

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS- PUBLIC HEARING The City Council for the City of Princeton, WV, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, the 16th day of September 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to consider recommending […]

9
19
September
2024
} Thursday, 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Princeton, WV, will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV, for a Case Hearing for a Special Use Permit for East West Tattoo Company located at 747 Mercer Street. Dated this […]

9
14
August
2024
} Wednesday, 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

Economic Development Authority Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Wednesday, the 14th day of August, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. the Economic Development Authority for the City of Princeton (PEDA) will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
12
August
2024
} Monday, 04:30 pm to 05:30 pm

Police Department Civil Service Commission Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Monday, the 12th day of August, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., the Princeton Police Department Civil Service Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at the Princeton Municipal Complex located at 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
14
August
2024
} Wednesday, 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

The Finance and Administration Committee Meeting will meet on August 14th at 1pm in the City Council Chamber.

9
14
August
2024
} Wednesday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

City Council Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Wednesday, the 14th day of August, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Princeton City Council will meet in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
12
August
2024
} Monday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Community Improvement Commission Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Monday, the 12th day of August, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Community Improvement Commission for the City of Princeton, WV, will meet in the board room at the Municipal Complex, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
14
August
2024
} Wednesday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Building Commission Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Wednesday, August 14th, at 6:30 p.m., the Building Commission for the City of Princeton, WV will meet in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
13
August
2024
} Tuesday, 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Committee for Selection of Financial Institution for Water Facilities

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Tuesday, the 13th day of August, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., the Committee for Selection of Financial Institution for Water Facilities will meet in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. Dated this the 2nd day of August, 2024, Kaitlyn Smith, City Clerk.

9
12
July
2024
} Friday, 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

Fire Department Civil Service Commission

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Friday, the 12th day of July 2024, at 1:00 p.m., the Princeton Fire Department Civil Service Commission will meet in the Council Chambers of the Princeton Municipal Complex at 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV. At said meeting, public hearings will be held concerning the grievances filed by Alec Gunnoe, Charlie Croy, and Mark Thomason.

9
18
July
2024
} Thursday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Thursday, July 18th, 2024, 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV

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15
July
2024
} Monday, 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Princeton City Council Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV; with an Agenda Review/Work Session in the Board Room at 6:15 p.m

9
11
July
2024
} Thursday, 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Princeton Land Reuse Agency Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Thursday, July 11th, 2024 in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street;

9
10
July
2024
} Wednesday, 02:30 pm to 03:00 pm

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, immediately following the Public Safety Committee, in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street

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10
July
2024
} Wednesday, 02:00 pm to 02:30 pm

Public Safety Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Wednesday, July 10 th , 2024, immediately following the Public Works and Recreation Committee, in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street

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10
July
2024
} Wednesday, 01:00 pm to 01:30 pm

Public Works and Recreation Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, 1:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV

9
01
July
2024
} Monday, 06:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Monday, July 1st , 2024 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV

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01
July
2024
} Monday, 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

Special Council Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Monday, July 1st , 2024 at 12:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV

9
01
July
2024
} Monday, 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Community Improvement Committee Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

Monday, July 1st , 2024 at 10:00 a.m., in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV

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09
July
2024
} Tuesday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Committee for Selection of Financial Institution for Water Facilities Meeting

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS On Tuesday, the 9th day of July 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Committee for Selection of Financial Institution for Water Facilities will meet in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 800 Bee Street, Princeton, WV.

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04
July
2024
} Thursday, 10:00 am to 01:30 pm

2024 Independence Day Celebration

 Princeton, WV, United States

Please join us for the celebration of the 4th of July for fun, games, concerts, food, drive-in movie, and so much more! July 4th – Concerts, dunking booth, outdoor games, food trucks, hot dog eating contest, jeep show, and fireworks will all take place at the Chuck Mathena Center, located at 2 Stafford Drive, Princeton, WV 24740. […]

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27
June
2024
} Thursday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Committee for Selection of Professional Services for Police Facilities

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Thursday, the 27th day of June, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the following committees of the City Council for the City of Princeton will meet to discuss selection of architects and professional services for the City of Princeton Water Facilities and Police Facilities Projects. Committees for Selection of Architect for Water Facilities and Selection of […]

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27
June
2024
} Thursday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Committee for Selection of Professional Services for Water Facilities

 800 Bee Street, Princeton, West Virginia, United States

On Thursday, the 27th day of June, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the following committees of the City Council for the City of Princeton will meet to discuss selection of architects and professional services for the City of Princeton Water Facilities and Police Facilities Projects. Committees for Selection of Architect for Water Facilities and Selection of […]

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