More DNA samples, more crimes solved, Charnock says: Kanawha prosecutor wants state to expand DNA database to include felony arrests

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: January 9, 2007| Author: Andrew Clevenger | Copyright information

aclevenger@wvgazette.com

Kanawha County prosecutor Bill Charnock is asking legislators to support his proposal to expand the state's DNA database by including those arrested on felony charges.

Last week, in a letter to the county's legislative delegation, Charnock urged local lawmakers to enact changes to West Virginia's laws that compel DNA samples.

"When DNA collected from a crime scene - such as semen, saliva, sweat, hair or blood - is matched against a database of kno...

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