Department of Administration
Department of Administration
Department of Administration

Ethics Commission Issues Public Reprimand

6/10/2025

Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Ethics Commission entered into a Conciliation Agreement with Nathan Harmon, former Sheriff of Berkeley County.  The Conciliation Agreement states that Harmon violated the Ethics Act by: (1) using public funds to design, produce, procure, and distribute challenge coins with his name on the coins; and (2) using his position as Sheriff to interfere in an investigation of a vehicle accident involving his daughter. Harmon has been ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $500 and to undergo training on the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act. The Commission also ordered a public reprimand against Harmon.  

The Conciliation Agreement may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.ethics.wv.gov/complaints/Pages/ConciliationAgreements.aspx.​

Contact:

Kimberly B. Weber
304-558-0664