your profile says you're in Columbus. is this close to Jackson Co, WV? according to Google Maps, Ripley WV is 125 miles from Columbus, OH. it looks like Jackson Sheriff on 153.92 is simplex. if they use that for the dispatch, then you may not hear it. even if they use the other as dispatch, you still may not hear it. what kind of antenna are you using? what's the terrian of the area between where you are and Ripley? have you tried driving closer and seeing if you can hear them? you may be out of luck.