Adam Ward Takes Office as Charles Town's New Prosecuting Attorney
Ward sworn as Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney
The Journal | Thursday, October 30, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, Adam Ward was sworn in as the new Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County, following the appointment by Judge David Hammer. He fills the vacancy left by Matt Harvey, who became the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Ward, joined by his family and Judge Lindsey Matschat, who emphasized their past collaboration, will serve until the next General Election in 2026, when he will need to be elected by the community, reinforcing local governance in towns such as Charles Town.