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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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- Aug 11
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Three Charged with Solicitation of Prostitution
Responding to community concerns in the area of Winchester Avenue in Martinsburg, The Martinsburg Police Department conducted a mission targeting the solicitation of prostitution. On Friday August 11, 2017 officers identified and arrested three (3) persons soliciting sex in exchange […]
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- Aug 09
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MPD Shuts Down New Drug House—Makes Arrests and Seizes Cash, Drugs, & Guns
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today two more major drug arrests, the shutting down of a large-scale illegal drug selling operation, and the initiation of one more case under the city’s “Drug House Ordinance.” The latest drug house to be […]
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- Aug 02
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MPD Shuts Down Two More Drug Houses
The Martinsburg Police Department announced today the initiation of two more cases under the city’s “Drug House” ordinance. Earlier today, Police Chief Maury Richards appeared before Martinsburg’s Chief Magistrate to obtain Orders of Abatement to address illegal drug activity at […]
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- Jul 28
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MPD Investigates Homicide
On July 27, 2017 at approximately 12:45 pm, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded to 222 Frederick Street in Martinsburg for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised that one of the residents […]
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- Jul 27
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Baltimore Murder Suspect Arrested as a Fugitive in Martinsburg
On July 27, 2017 at approximately 12:05 pm, officers with the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the area of 100 East Martin Street in an attempt to identify a person of interest. Officers Shane Everhart and Scott Shelton stopped a […]
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- Jul 27
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MPD Investigates Shooting
Click to read updated press release from July 28, 2017. On July 27, 2017 at approximately 12:45 pm, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded to 222 Frederick Street in Martinsburg for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon the […]
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