-
- Aug 16
-
Martinsburg Drug House Ordinance Utilized for First Time
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 […]
Read more -
- Aug 15
-
National Night Out 2016
We had an awesome time at Martinsburg’s first annual National Night Out Against Crime on August 2nd! We were joined by hundreds of members of our community for a great evening of food, fun, and conversations. Thank you to our […]
Read more -
- Jul 23
-
National Night Out Against Crime
Join your neighbors at Martinsburg’s first annual National Night Out Against Crime! Come hang out with members of the Martinsburg Police & Fire Departments for free swimming*, free Miniature Golf**, music, food, Police & Fire Youth Explorers, family fun, emergency […]
Read more -
- Jul 19
-
Murders of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Police Officers
Statement of Chief Maury Richards and Deputy Chief George Swartwood to department personnel regarding the July 17th murder of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Police Officers: We are appalled, outraged, and deeply saddened by Sunday’s deadly ambush of two Baton Rouge Police Officers […]
Read more -
- Jul 04
-
Martinsburg Fireworks Presentation Postponed
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 […]
Read more -
- Jul 01
-
MPD to Distribute Free Pool Admission Tickets to Kids
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 […]
Read more -
- Jun 21
-
Deputy Chief Honored by Main Street Martinsburg
On Thursday, June 16th, 2016, at the Main Street Martinsburg Membership/Volunteer Picnic & Awards Ceremony, Deputy Chief George Swartwood was honored by the organization as Martinsburg’s “Public Official of the Year.” The event was held at the Martinsburg Roundhouse Complex […]
Read more -
- Jun 12
-
MPD Welcomes New Officer
On Thursday evening, June 9th, the Martinsburg Police Department officially welcomed its newest officer, Patrolman Brian Jarvis, as he was sworn in at the Martinsburg City Council Meeting. Patrolman Jarvis was sworn in by Gena Long, City Recorder, and joined […]
Read more -
- May 25
-
“Chasing the Dragon” Screening Event
On Monday evening, May 16, 2016, hundreds of Martinsburg residents, community advocates and law enforcement officials filled Martinsburg High School’s auditorium for a very important event in our community’s fight against drugs. The event was held to screen the documentary […]
Read more -
- May 23
-
Kentucky Ave. Clean-Up Day
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 members of the Martinsburg Police Department and Martinsburg Police & Fire Explorers post joined Kentucky Avenue residents, community organizations, and Councilman Ken Collinson for an inaugural “Community Clean-Up Day.” The neighborhood was buzzing with community […]
Read more