Archive for Community Updates - page 5

Due to an ongoing construction project, the 400 block of West John Street will be closed to thru traffic for an extended period of time. Residents in this block are still able to access the area only to the intersection […]

In light of police response involving schools within the City of Martinsburg on Thursday, Chief Maury Richards wishes to notify the community of the facts pertaining to today’s law enforcement activities. A number of false rumors were circulated, generating significant […]

The Martinsburg Police Department has announced significant decreases in major crime for the first eight months of 2016. “In 2016, MPD has been on a mission to knock down crime and improve safety in every neighborhood, and now we’re really […]

Please find below the parking restrictions for Bike Night, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th. The event is scheduled from 5pm- 11pm. Our department will also be placing flyers on vehicles to advise them of the upcoming restrictions. No […]

The Martinsburg Police Department today announced the first use of the City’s new “Drug and Gang House” ordinance. Last Thursday, Police Chief Maury Richards appeared before the City’s Chief Magistrate to obtain the first Order of Abatement under the innovative […]

The fireworks presentation sponsored by the City of Martinsburg has been postponed due to inclement weather. The presentation was originally scheduled for tonight, July 4th, after 9:00PM. The fireworks will now take place tomorrow, July 5th, after 9:00PM. All of […]

This summer, officers with the Martinsburg Police Department will be keeping an eye out for deserving kids in our community, and issuing them a different kind of ticket… Martinsburg City Councilman Mark Baker recently provided MPD with 300 tickets for […]