About the Sheriff's Office
Serving the citizens of Morgan County from historic Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
Who we are
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is located in historic Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. We are a law enforcement agency serving and protecting our citizens by maintaining an around-the-clock law enforcement presence in beautifully scenic Morgan County.
Utilizing ground-breaking techniques and technologies, our divisions include patrol, prevention, criminal investigations, civil process, and court, and we actively play a role in community events and government activities.
We demand, and fully expect, only the best from our personnel. We pro-actively maintain an aggressive approach to serving our community, with training and educational programs that further prepare the members of our office to meet this demand.
Our divisions
- Patrol
- Prevention
- Criminal Investigations
- Civil Process
- Court Security
- Community Events & Government Activities
Johnnie C. Walter Jr.
Sheriff Walter has served in law enforcement since 1990, first with the Metropolitan DC Police for 26 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He was appointed Chief Deputy by Sheriff Bohrer in 2017.
Specialization: Patrol; Narcotics and Tracking K-9 Handler; Instructor with the International Bloodhound Training Institute and Sleuth Hounds LLC; Police Motor Operator and Instructor; Evidence Technician; Hazmat Technician; Protective Security; Active Shooter Training; and Civil Disturbance Trained.
He resides in Berkeley Springs with his wife, Terri, and their two dogs. Hobbies: hunting, fishing, motorcycles, dogs, and spending time with family.