CWA Members Finally See Justice for Fallen CWA Trooper
Friends, family, and union siblings received news that the man charged with the murder of West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard has been convicted of the crime and will now be sentenced. The jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
After nearly three years of waiting, members of West Virginia Troopers-CWA Local 2019 finally saw justice served after their union brother, West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard, was killed in the line of duty. The suspect in the crime, Timothy Kennedy, fled the scene and was later captured after a six-hour manhunt.
Kennedy was charged with several felonies, including first-degree murder. After a three-week trial, on May 18, 2026, Kennedy was found guilty on all counts and the jury recommended a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for July 2.
Fellow Trooper and CWA Local 2019 President, Sgt. L.A. Faircloth, wrote in a statement, “Sgt. Maynard was a dedicated member of the State Police for over 15 years, serving West Virginia communities with honor, courage, and compassion. Sgt. Maynard was also a husband, a father, and a brother in green.”
CWA members will continue to honor the memory and sacrifice of Sgt. Maynard.
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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.
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