No person shall, on being required by the Police Chief or other officer, refuse or neglect to assist him in the execution of his office in a criminal case, in the preservation of the peace or in the apprehending or securing of any person for a breach of the peace or in any case of escape or rescue. ('71 Code, § 501.02) Penalty, see § 101.99
Statutory reference:
Crimes against public justice, see W. V. Code Article 61-5
For similar provisions, see W. V. Code § 61-5-14