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- Sep 26
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Groundbreaking Heroin Prevention Program Launched in Martinsburg, WV
This morning, leaders of the Martinsburg Police Department, the Berkeley County Schools, local community and faith-based organizations, and the United States Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of West Virginia announced the launching of an innovative program for effective and […]
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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 19
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MPD Launches Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Program
The Martinsburg Police Department is pleased to announce a new program designed to identify and better serve victims of domestic violence within the community while simultaneously reducing the amount of time patrol officers spend responding to repeat domestic violence calls. […]
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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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- Sep 03
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MPD Makes Prompt Arrest in Bank Robbery
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at approximately 10:15AM, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded for a robbery that occurred at the Woodforest National Bank inside the Martinsburg Walmart. Upon their arrival, officers were advised by bank staff that a […]
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- Aug 22
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MPD Identifies Homicide Victim
The Martinsburg Police Department has identified a 22-year-old male by the name of Alquadir Sutton as the victim of a homicide that occurred on the evening of August 18th, 2016 in Martinsburg. Mr. Sutton was located at approximately 11:00pm on […]
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- Aug 19
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MPD Investigates Homicide
On August 18, 2016 at approximately 11:00pm, the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the 300 block of East Stephen Street within the city limits of Martinsburg, West Virginia for a report of a deceased body. Officers responded to this location […]
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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 16
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MPD Investigates Stabbing on Foxcroft Avenue
On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at approximately 1557 hours, the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the area of the North Mall Plaza for a reported stabbing behind Finn Restaurant. The victim was located behind Finn Restaurant with multiple stab wounds. […]
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