Obtaining Copies of Accident Reports

To obtain a copy of your accident report, which the officer prepared, you may come to the traffic accident report office located in the police department on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building, 3rd & Avery Streets, downtown. Office hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays.

There will be a $2.00 fee for a copy of the officer’s report.

You may also obtain the officer’s report by U.S. Mail or email. Please send check or money order made payable to the “City of Parkersburg”. The mailing address is:

ATTN: Margie Shears
Parkersburg City Police Department
P.O. Box 1167
Parkersburg, WV 26102

With your request, please include the following:

• Date of accident
• Location of accident
• Name of the driver

For U.S. Mail, be sure to include a business size (large) self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you wish to receive your report by email, please remember to provide your email address.

If you should have any questions, call the traffic secretary at 424-8444. margie.shears@parkersburgpolice.com

We DO NOT fax accident reports. Thank you for your cooperation.