What started as a surprise phone call turned into a major win for law enforcement in Marion County, West Virginia.
Sheriff Roger Cunningham was contacted by the State Treasurer’s Office, but instead of owing money, his department was owed $90,000.
Where Did the Money Come From?
The program collects unclaimed funds from things like:
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Inactive bank accounts
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Lost utility deposits
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Old life insurance policies
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Uncashed checks
If the rightful owner doesn’t claim them after a certain time, the funds go to the State Treasurer’s Office, where people or agencies can still claim them.
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A Statewide Effort
State Treasurer Larry Peck presented the check to the Sheriff’s Department on August 5. He hopes the event brings attention to the program.
Right now, $400 million in unclaimed money is sitting with the state. Last year, the program returned a record $40 million to West Virginians.
How Will the $90,000 Be Used?
Sheriff Cunningham says the money won’t be spent all at once.
Instead, it will be saved for essential equipment and future needs.
That could include:
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Portable radios
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Radar units
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Uniforms
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Weapons
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Other tools to support public safety
Could You Have Unclaimed Money Too?
You don’t have to be a sheriff’s office to get money back. Residents across West Virginia are encouraged to check for themselves.
Visit www.wvtreasury.com and use the Unclaimed Property Search tool. Or call the Treasurer’s Office directly.
You might have funds waiting and not even know it.
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