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- Oct 17
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Construction-Related Street Closures
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 […]
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- Sep 22
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Update on Thursday’s Police Activity at Martinsburg Schools
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 […]
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- Sep 07
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Martinsburg Crime Down as New Police Strategies Take Hold
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 […]
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- Aug 17
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Martinsburg Bike Night Parking Restrictions
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 […]
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- Aug 16
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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 […]
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- Aug 15
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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 […]
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- Jul 23
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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 […]
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- Jul 19
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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 […]
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- Jul 04
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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 […]
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- Jul 01
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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 […]
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