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- Nov 08
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MPD Moves To Shut Down Four More Drug Houses With Ordinance—Total Hits 17
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the initiation of four more cases under the city’s “Drug House” ordinance, bringing the total to 17 problem properties that have been cleaned up under the City’s drug-fighting tool. The latest action is the […]
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- Oct 17
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MPD vs Boys & Girls Club in Basketball Rematch
Officers of the Martinsburg Police Department will square off against members, staff, and alumni of the Boys & Girls Club in an exciting basketball game this Thursday evening. The contest is a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club […]
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- Sep 22
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MPD Rolls Out New Vehicles with a Fresh Look
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the roll out of four new police cruisers with a brand-new look. The new 2016 Ford Explorers that are being added to the MPD fleet will also feature fresh and innovative Department decals and […]
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- Sep 13
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Argos Cement Company Donates New Bikes to MPD Bike Patrol
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the recent donation of four new mountain bikes from the Argos Cement Company to be used for MPD’s Bike Patrol. The bicycles are 21 speed Cannondale “Enforcement 29” models equipped with disc brakes and […]
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- Sep 12
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Martinsburg Landlords Step Up to Help Solve Drug House Problems
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the successful resolution of three more drug house cases with the full cooperation of the property owners. In June, police conducted search warrants and made four drug-related arrests at three rental properties located at […]
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- Sep 07
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MPD Shuts Down 12th Drug House Using City Ordinance
The Martinsburg Police Department announced a major success today with two more drug arrests and the shutting down of another illegal drug selling operation, this time at 800 West King Street. The latest success is the 12th problem building shut down […]
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- Aug 31
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First City Drug House Abatement Hearings a Success
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the first hearings for Orders of Abatement initiated under the City’s Drug House Ordinance. They are delighted with the results. This morning, Martinsburg City Attorney Floyd “Kin” Sayre and Police Chief Maury Richards presented […]
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- Aug 26
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MPD Arrests Seven in Prostitution Sweep
On August 23, 2017 the Martinsburg Police Department conducted a directed enforcement mission targeting prostitution along Winchester Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods. Seven arrests were made for prostitution. Officers utilized a cooperating individual who was monitored by MPD officers in the […]
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- Aug 23
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Arrest Made in Martinsburg Homicide
The Martinsburg Police Department (MPD) announced Tuesday the arrest of Marcus Benn in Hagerstown, Maryland for the July 27, 2017 murder of Kristen Pennix. Mr. Pennix was shot at his residence on 222 Frederick Street in Martinsburg during an apparent robbery […]
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- Aug 16
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New Board Members Boost The Martinsburg Initiative
The Martinsburg Initiative (TMI), the innovative partnership that has developed a model solution to the national problem of opiate addiction and abuse, has taken a giant step forward with the addition of three new members to the organization’s Executive Board. […]
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