Angel Pagan

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7/7/06

On Friday, July 07, 2006, uniformed officers of the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the 300 block of Centre St. for a report of a brandishing of a weapon.  Officers located a 15 year old male who was identified as the subject with the weapon and learned that he attempted to rob a resident in the area.  The weapon was recovered and was it was determined that if was a pellet pistol.  The juvenile was arrested and detained in the Juvenile Detention System.  The victim’s name and address are being kept confidential.

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7/7/06

On July 7^th 2006 at approximately 4:20 PM  officers of the  Martinsburg Police Department executed a series of four (4) search warrants at area residences located in Martinsburg West Virginia. These search warrants were the results of an ongoing drug investigation by the Martinsburg Police Department.

The searches were executed utilizing Martinsburg Detectives and, uniformed police officers and K-9 units, the Martinsburg Special Response Team and members of the Berkeley County Sherriff’s Department, The West Virginia State Police and the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force.

The search warrants mainly for illicit drugs were issued by State Magistrates Joan Bragg and Sandra Miller.

The following are the listed residences which were searched.

106 North Maple Ave. Martinsburg WV

224 West Race Street Martinsburg WV

99 Porter Ave (Horatio Gates) Martinsburg WV

507 West King Street Apt-A Martinsburg WV

Leslie Pena Fletcha DOB 11 30 56 of 507 West King St. Apartment A Martinsburg WV was arrested for possession of Marijuana from his residence.

Seized in the search of 106 North Maple Ave. were two (2) semi automatic pistols and a flak-jacket along with drug paraphernalia. More arrests may be forthcoming from these conducted searches and investigations

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6/12/06

On 6/12/06 at 12:55 AM the Martinsburg Police Dept was notified of a business alarm at Famous Pawn Shop located at 911 Winchester Ave Martinsburg.

Ptlm. Williamson responded and found a window broken out on the south side of the business. Within seconds of notifying dispatch of the broken window a suspect was seen inside the business. The suspect was carrying stereo equipment and was trying to get out of the building. Ptlm. Williamson confronted the suspect and the suspect attempted to run away from him. After a short foot pursuit and the use of pepper spray the suspect was taken into custody. He was processed and taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering was

John H. Jones age 24

102 Daniel St. Martinsburg

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The Police Department responded to the Hot Dog Hut located at 299 Medical Ct for a breaking and entering which occurred on 6/7/06 at approximately 2:30 AM. An unknown w/m suspect entered the side of the building and then came down through the ceiling of the business. The suspect removed a small amount of currency from the cash register, removed a safe from the building and then exited the front of the business by breaking out the door glass. The suspect was caught on videotape committing the break in. The public is asked to view the pictures here and to call the Police Department if anyone recognizes the suspect. The suspect has tattoos on his right forearm and was wearing white sneakers as well as a distinctive grey T-shirt with "CARMACK" written on the back.

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6/6/06

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS GUY

The department is investigating a Breaking and Entering of Jerry's Subs and Pizza on N. Foxcroft Ave. Sometime between 6/3/06 @ 1130 PM and 6/4/06 @ 9AM, a thief used a crowbar to pry open the rear door to the restaurant. The thief stole two safes, which contained an undisclosed amount of cash from the office area. The thief left the crowbar behind. The crowbar appeared to be new and this item provided investigators with further information which is pertinent to the case. Video cameras from the area were looked at and a person of interest was developed.

The person who purchased the crowbar appears to be a while male, clean shaven, possibly in his early twenties with Sandy or brown hair, medium build and average size. Police are attempting to locate this person. The vehicle he was driving is a gold or champagne colored vehicle, maybe a four door sedan with window tinting for the rear seating area.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Ptlm. Parks at 304 264 2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999. A $1000.00 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person involved.

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5/28/06

The Police Department is seeking information into the attempted robbery which occurred Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 9:30pm in the 800 block of Bowers Street. Officers were advised of an attempted armed robbery of a resident within that block. The name of the victim is being withheld at this time due to the nature of the investigation. 

The male resident was checking his back yard and found his gate to be open. He then found an intruder in his yard.  A scuffle ensued and the intruder made a demand for money. The resident refused to give the intruder any money and the intruder tried to get away and the resident chased after him. The intruder turned and pointed a pistol at the resident and fired a shot in his direction but missed. Officers found a spent shell casing at the location the shot was fired. The Martinsburg  Police Department requests that anyone with information about this crime to call Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999 or the Police Department at 304 264 2100. Your tip will remain confidential and if your tip leads to an arrest in this crime there is a cash reward offered.

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5/28/06

The Martinsburg City Police conducted a DUI Check Point in the 900 block of Winchester Ave. from midnight until 4 AM. There were 215 vehicles checked.

There were two drivers checked for DUI during the checkpoint. Arrested for DUI by Cpl. Phelps was Dana M. Dudley, 202 Preston Street Ranson WV, age 35.  There were 5 citations issued for traffic related offenses to other drivers.  

The Martinsburg City Police Department continues its efforts, insuring the safety of all persons.  In cooperation with Operation Strikeforce we will continue to actively enforce the laws related to DUI and other traffic related issues.

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5/15/06

The Martinsburg Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred on Friday, April 21, 2006, in the 100 block of Hess Avenue. A white male opened the front door of a residence and entered the living room, where the elderly female resident and a male friend were watching television. The white male displayed a knife and demanded money from the two victims. The subject then grabbed the male’s wallet, reached into the females purse and grabbed her wallet, then left the residence and fled on foot west on Hess Avenue. The male is only described as a white male in his 20’s with a brown goatee. Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to contact The Martinsburg City Police Department at 304-264-2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.

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5/10/06

On May 10th 2006 at 12:30 PM, Martinsburg Detectives arrested and brought for arraignment a subject wanted on the charge of Aiding and Abetting Murder. Berkeley County Sheriffs Deputies extradited the suspect back to WV from Altoona PA.

The Defendant, DeAndre Fullen, aka "Dollar" DOB 7/24/86 of 1715 LaCombe Ave Apt 5F Bronx NY was arraigned by State Magistrate Sandra Miller and he was incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail awaiting further court proceedings.

Fullen was arrested on the charge of Aiding and Abetting Murder in connection with the Oct 27th homicide of Donald "Dee" Redman that occurred at 517 Third St Martinsburg WV

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5/6/06

On May 5^th 2006 at 6:48 PM Martinsburg Police officers responded to complaints of an individual knocking on the doors of residents in the area of Rosewood Drive and Greenbrier Drive Martinsburg WV.

 Ptlm. Michael Usack located the suspect and the suspect would not obey verbal commands and fled on foot. Ptlm. Usack and Ptlm Roger Butcher pursued him. The suspect would not comply with the officer’s commands and Ptlm. Butcher utilized his Tazer to bring the suspect under compliance and arrest for obstructing an officer. The suspect was arrested off of the parking lot area of Surry Court. The suspect was then transported and processed at the Martinsburg Police Dept.  A bank pay envelope was collected from the defendant after he discarded it at the police department while being processed. A sum of cash was also located on the defendant.

 A short time later at approximately 8:00 Pm Martinsburg Police were summonsed to a residence on Rock Cliff Drive for an armed robbery complaint. Ptlwm. Shanna Spiker responded to the residence and spoke to the victim. The investigation revealed that the victim was an 82-year-old female resident of Rock Cliff Drive who was robbed at gunpoint by a suspect matching the description of the subject arrested by Ptlm. Usack and Butcher.

 In this robbery the victim was forced back inside her residence after responding to a knock on the door by the suspect at gunpoint. The suspect then forced her through her residence at gunpoint while demanding money from her. The suspect took approximately $102.00 from the victim in this robbery.

 Ptlwm. Spiker and Ptlm Derek English processed the residence of the victim for possible forensic evidence.

 It was learned through the investigation by Martinsburg Detectives that the recovered bank envelope is believed to be that of the victim’s, which was taken during the robbery. Later in the evening a  .44 caliber revolver was recovered by Ptlm. Usack in the area in which he observed the suspect fleeing when he was being pursued on foot and later arrested.

 The defendant was charged with Armed Robbery and Kidnapping he was placed in the Eastern Regional Jail awaiting arraignment in the morning.

 Arrested: Harvey Michael Wilt DOB 4 20 80 listing an address of 867 Wide Horizon Blvd. Kearneysville WV.

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5/1/06

On 5/1/06 Martinsburg Police arrested an individual as a fugitive from justice and assorted felony charges at approximately 12:17 PM near area restaurants. Det. Sgt GB Swartwood and Lt. T. Catlett responded to a call of an unauthorized use of a vehicle, which was at the Shell Service Station located on Foxcroft Ave. Martinsburg WV.

Upon arrival the suspect vehicle left the service station and refused to stop for the aforementioned officers. The suspect then entered onto Foxcroft Ave. and shortly thereafter abandoned the vehicle in traffic and fled on foot. F/ Sgt S. Dillon and Cpl. R. Copson and other members of the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and Martinsburg Police Officers pursued him on foot. He was apprehended behind Lowes retail store.

After his arrest approximately two (2) ounces of powdered cocaine was located on his person. A loaded .357 magnum revolver was located in the vehicle with the hammer on the revolver cocked back.

The suspect refused to cooperate with authorities. He was positively identified by his fingerprints through the FBI fingerprint-processing center in Clarksburg West Virginia.

It was later discovered that he was a fugitive from justice from Maryland for parole violation with the original charge of Selling of Cocaine. The suspect was arrested on three felony charges.

(1) Fugitive From Justice

(2) Possession With Intent To Deliver Cocaine

(3) Being a Convicted Felon In Possession Of a Firearm

The suspect was identified as Rodney Tyreall Wheeler of No Fixed Address DOB 6/28/79

State Magistrate Joan Bragg arraigned him, his bond was set at $100,00 cash only on the two state charges and no bond on the fugitive charge. He was incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond.

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On 4/20/06 at 8:23 PM an employee of the Variety Books and Video Store at 255 N. Queen St. called and said that he thought he had a person within the store that was using what he thought to be cocaine. He said he was watching the person in the back of the store.

Police responded and were also able to view the person. Police observed him using a card to move around and place to his nose a powder substance believed to be cocaine. The person was confronted and although first denying using cocaine, later admitted to the use. The substance was field tested and was found to be positive for cocaine.

This person was issued a Magistrate Court citation for Misdemeanor Possession of Cocaine and was driven away from the area by Police.

Charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Cocaine was:

Brian D. Kesecker , age 27, of 35 Jim West Rd, Berkeley Springs WV. ______________________________________________________

4/20/06

On 4 19 06 at approximately 2:51 AM Martinsburg police officers were called to the Martinsburg City Hospital emergency room for a gunshot victim who was brought to the hospital by private automobile.

The 18-year-old Martinsburg resident appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound possibly from a shotgun to his face and upper arm area. This subject was later transferred from City Hospital to Washington DC Hospital Center for his injuries.

This subject relayed information to police about the shooting and possible areas in which it occurred. The police are still investigating the information provided by the victim. Martinsburg Detectives have been in contact with Captain Bohrer of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department to explore the possibility that this victim is related to their reported shooting incident.

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4/14/06

On 4/13/06 at 5:17 PM the Department was notified by the Altoona Pa. Police Department of the arrest of DeAndre Fullen, aka "Dollar" DOB of 7/24/86.

He was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Aiding and Abetting First Degree Murder in relation to the 10/27/05 homicide of Donald Lee Redman.

Altoona Police said that Fullen was stopped in a vehicle stop and he gave a false name. However after submitting to fingerprints it was determined he was DeAndre Fullen.

He is currently in jail in Pennsylvania on the Fugitive from Justice Charge and is waiting further court proceedings. The Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorneys Office has warranted full extradition on him.

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3/27/06

On 3/27/06 at 6:40PM two unidentified males robbed the Valley Wireless Store at 1315 Old Courthouse Square at gunpoint. The suspects came in, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The suspects fled the area on foot. Officers the the Martinsburg Police Dept, the Berkeley County Sheriffs Office and the WV State Police searched the area. K9 teams were also used.

The suspects are two Hispanic males. One is approximately 5'8" tall, having some facial hair and wearing dirty jeans with a blue sweatshirt. The second suspect is described as clean shaven, wearing dirty jeans and a white T-shirt.

The suspects escaped with a small amount of currency. No injuries were reported

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3/27/06

In the past several weeks the Department has received several reports of vehicles that are parked in and around the Regal Cinemas, on Foxcroft Ave, being broken into. Often these complaints involve items such as purses and wallets, being taken from vehicles that are parked in the parking lot. The Department is working with the Cinemas to curtail the thefts and damages to the vehicles by providing extra patrols and security patrols throughout the parking lot. We advise all persons who leave vehicles in the parking lot, to lock their doors, roll up all windows and remove personal items such as purses from plain view.

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3/24/06

On 3/24/06 at 3:37PM the Department responded to a theft from the Friedman's Jewelry Store inside the Martinsburg Mall. Officers arrived and were told the suspect ran out of the store after grabbing a tray of jewelry. The exact value of the stolen merchandise has not been determined. The suspect is as follows:

B/M slender build, 25-30 years old. 6' to 6'2" tall, wearing a gray short sleeve shirt over a long sleeve white shirt. The suspect also had a goatee. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Police Department

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3/21/06

On 3/21/06 at 12:11PM Martinsburg Police Officers Det. Doyle, Det. Sgt. Swartwood and Chief Anderson arrested two people in the area of Raleigh St and W. Race St. in conjunction with an investigation being conducted by officers of the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force

The suspects were stopped in a vehicle at a local service station. The passenger was arrested for Delivery of a Controlled Substance (crack cocaine). As the suspect was being handcuffed he ran from the officers and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit and taken into custody. A loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol was removed from his person.

Arrested was Daniel Wirising DOB of 7/5/77 of 501 W. King St Apt 3 Martinsburg. Bond was set at $100,000 for Delivery of a controlled substance.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested for Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana after several baggies of Marijuana were attributed to her and she was brought to the Police Station for processing.

Arrested was Kristie Lee Belger, DOB of 9/25/82 of 501 W. King St Apt.3 Martinsburg. Her bond was set at $25,000 for Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana.

State Magistrate Joan Bragg arraigned the defendants and they were taken to the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond.

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2/28/06

On Friday evening 2 24 06 the Martinsburg Police Department was notified that officers of the New York City Police Department had arrested an individual wanted for Murder from this jurisdiction. Officers of the Manhattan New York 34 Precinct Gang Unit arrested the suspect in an unrelated incident. 

The suspect was providing authorities the name of John Richardson, he was later identified as John Grant aka “Butter” and was wanted by this department on an outstanding murder warrant for the shooting homicide of Donald Lee Redman which occurred October 27^th 2005 at 517 Third Street Martinsburg WV.

On 2 28 06 Martinsburg Detectives made contact with the District Attorney’s Office for the County of New York and was advised that John Grant did not waive extradition and will be incarcerated in New York awaiting his next extradition hearing scheduled in April of 2006.

The investigation into this homicide is ongoing and Martinsburg Detectives are still seeking the arrest by warrant of two other individuals for their alleged involvement in this homicide. They are DeAndre Fullen aka “Dollar” and a subject not yet formally identified other than by his alias of Prince”

Arrested John Grant aka “Butter” date of birth 11 2 84 and believed to be formerly a resident of the Bronx New York area. ___________________________________________________________

2/27/06

12:45 PM Martinsburg Detectives, Sgt GB Swartwood and Det S Doyle arrested two suspects at 197 Gant Drive Martinsburg WV without incident after attempting to locate them at several residences.

These suspects were wanted on outstanding warrants for robbery. This is alleged to have occurred on 2 26 06 in the Wal-Mart retail store parking lot. It is alleged that the two suspects were involved in a purse snatching in which the victim struggled with the suspects by entering their vehicle to keep control of her purse.

Both subjects were processed and arraigned by State Magistrate Sandra Miller their bond was set at $50,000 each and they were placed in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of said bond.

Arrested:

Kana Hope Kennedy DOB 9 23 85 listing an address of 603 South Raleigh Street Martinsburg WV.

Brian Joseph Grant DOB 12 31 82 listing an address of 603 South Raleigh Street Martinsburg WV.

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2/26/06

 The Martinsburg Police Department responded to the Martinsburg Wal-Mart to a reported robbery of a purse.  Officers located a woman who said that a female walked up and took her pocketbook, while she was unloading her purchases into her vehicle.  The W/F then jumped into a maroon in color Plymouth Neon and started to flee the area.  The victim reached through open car window in an attempt to retrieve her pocketbook and the suspect’s drove off with her still in the window.  The suspect’s then drove around the mall loop with the victim hanging partially out of the window.  The W/F suspect threw the victim’s pocketbook out of the window, after removing her wallet.  The victim finally got the suspects to stop the vehicle and give her back her wallet, but only after the W/F suspect had removed  some cash.

The victim was identified as Tracy Snow, of Hedgesville.  Mrs. Snow received bruises and abrasions during the robbery.  She was treated and released from City Hospital.

Through the course of the investigation, officers developed leads that have lead to two confirmed suspects.  The driver of the vehicle and the female passenger, who stole the pocketbook.  The vehicle used in the crime was later located at the Sheetz Store on Edwin Miller Blvd.  Warrants have been prepared for both suspects and they will be presented to a Berkeley County Magistrate this morning for processing.  Information on the suspects will be released upon their arrest.  Ptlwm. Shanna M. Spiker, of the Martinsburg Police Department is the lead investigating officer.

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2/26/06

At approximately 03:30 am on Sunday, an unidentified individual brandished a knife on a taxi driver and stole a small amount of currency. The suspect is described as being a white male in his mid-thirty’s, having brown hair and being between 5’6” and 5’9” tall with a medium build.The incident began when an unidentified person placed a call to McCain’s Taxi service. McCain’s taxi responded to the area of Leeland Apartments on N. Kentucky Avenue to provide the transport. Once inside the cab this unidentified person brandished a knife and demanded money. The transport ended near Rosemont and Tennessee Avenue where the suspect exited the cab. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

 The Martinsburg Police Department urges anyone with information, regarding this crime, to contact us at (304) 264-2100

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2/27/06

The investigation into the fatal pedestrian accident is complete. The persons involved were the driver Charles Daniels, age 75, of Martinsburg and the deceased pedestrian is Peter Panagoulias, age 68, also of Martinsburg. The investigation showed the pedestrian ran across the road and into the side of the vehicle driven by Daniels. Daniels was in the normal flow of traffic and traffic was heavy at the time. Witness statements confirm this. No charges will be placed on Daniels.

2/24/06

 At 1634hrs. Friday February 24, 2006, Uniformed Officers of the Martinsburg Police Department were dispatched to a call of a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.  The accident was located in the 500 block of Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg.  Medic units from the Martinsburg Fire Department were also dispatched.  Officers located a single vehicle involved with a single pedestrian and the pedestrian was transported to City Hospital by Medic Units.  The preliminary investigation has revealed that the pedestrian walked across the roadway into the side of a northbound vehicle. The pedestrian died later, at City Hospital, due to the injuries sustained from the accident.  The names of the parties will not be released pending notification of next of kin and conclusion of the investigation.  The accident is being investigated by Ptlm. J. R. Butcher.

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2/16/06

 On Thursday, February 16, 2006, Uniformed officers of the Martinsburg Police Department responded to a call of a man down.  Medic units from the Martinsburg Fire Department also responded.  Upon arriving on the scene the medical personnel checked the condition of the man, who was apparently under the influence, and there were illegal drugs located on his person.  The man refused medical treatment was taken into custody by Ptlm. J. Darby of the Martinsburg Police.  Incidental to arrest there was a substance located on the man which appeared to be heroin. 

The man was identified as Bradley J. Gall, 23 of Martinsburg, who was taken into custody and charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin.  Gall was placed in the Eastern Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.

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2/9/06

On Thursday, February 09, 2006, Uniformed Officers of the Martinsburg Police Department responded to a call of a fight in front of the Family Dollar Store, which is located in the 600 block of Winchester Ave., Martinsburg.  While en route to the call Officers were informed that one of the participants had been stabbed.  Martinsburg Medic Units were dispatched.  Upon the Officers arrival they found a 17 year old male, who had been involved in the fight had been stabbed in the back.  The victim was transported to City Hospital for treatment. The suspect had fled the scene in a silver Mustang.

 A short time later, a witness to the fight called in and advised that the suspect was traveling south on Winchester Ave., still driving the silver Mustang.  Sgt. Brian Yost located and stopped the suspect vehicle at the intersection of  Rt. #9/11/45.  At that point the suspect was taken into custody.

 The suspect was identified as Nathan M. Long, 22 years of age, from Charles Town, WV.  Long has been placed in the Eastern Regional Jail awaiting arraignment on the charges of Malicious Wounding and Possession of Marijuana.  The victim was treated and released from City Hospital.

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2/7/06

 On Monday Feb 6, 2006 at 1000am officers responded to 529 W. Martin St for a reported domestic situation. Officers arrived and spoke with the parties involved. A male present in the house gave his name as Kevin Johnson and investigation showed the actual name of the male was Kevin J. Askew, age 27. He was placed under arrest for giving false information to police officers. Also found was an existing Failure to Appear warrant for Askew in Martinsburg Municipal Court. He was bought to the Martinsburg Police Station and his criminal history was obtained. He was then also found to be a wanted person accused of the felony offense of jumping bail/failure to appear in Houston County Georgia. He was processed and taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

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1/26/06

On 1/26/06 at approximately 8:00 PM Ptlm. B. Rouse was on patrol  in the 1000 blk of Florida Ave. He was behind a black Pontiac Bonneville and saw the Pontiac avoid a stop sign at the intersection of Florida and Wilson St. by going through a parking lot. Ptlm. Rouse stopped the vehicle. He spoke to the driver of the vehicle and the driver told Ptlm. Rouse that he had no vehicle insurance. Ptlm. Rouse was issuing the driver citations for the offenses when he saw the driver eating what he thought to be marijuana. The driver was asked to get out of the vehicle and he spit the marijuana out on the ground. He was asked if there was any other illegal substances in the vehicle. He stated there were none. The driver was searched subsequent to his arrest for the marijuana and other paraphernalia was found. The driver was handcuffed and the vehicle searched prior to it being towed from the scene.

Inside the vehicle several large bags were found containing what appeared to be illegal drugs and cash. The bags contained other individually wrapped smaller bags and paraphernalia used for drug use. The items were seized and brought to the Police Station for testing and weighing. The following were found and field tested as positive: Marijuana 1.3 pounds, Heroin 3/4 oz, Cocaine 5.2 oz. Cash was also found in the amount of $1610.00. The total estimated street value for the drugs is $24,000.00.

Arrested was Calvin Lewis Berry of 812 Buxton St. Martinsburg. He is 21 years old. He is charged with Possession with the intent to deliver Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana. He was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Cash from Defendant $1610.00	Marijuana 1.3 lbs $2000 street value	Heroin 3/4 oz $5000.00 street value	Cocaine and paraphernalia 5.2 oz $17000.00 street value

 

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1/11/06

On Jan 11, 2006 at 1:45 AM the seven eleven store at 846 E. Moler Ave was robbed. The suspect entered and displayed an object believed  to be a weapon. He demanded cash and then fled the area.

The suspect is described as a w/m approximately 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He is believed to be in his late 30's to early 40's and had short straight brown hair and a mustache. The suspect may be driving a silver or grey car, possibly a 4 door Ford. He was last seen heading toward Shepherdstown WV. There were no injuries reported from the incident

The Police Dept is seeking info regarding the identity of this suspect. If you have any info please contact the Police Dept

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1/1/06

At 0548 hrs officers responded to a call in the 900 block of N. Queen Street at the 7-11 store in reference to a possible shooting.  Once officers arrived ,information was obtained that there was some unknown verbal altercation which  escalated into two vehicles containing individuals exchanging gun fire.  At the time of this release no further information is available and this matter is still being investigated by the Martinsburg City Police. 

Officers recovered spent small caliber shell casings from the parking lot and currently believe the vehicles involved were red and blue in color.  Both vehicles left the area in obvious pursuit of each other westbound on RT 9W.  There are no injuries reported at this time. There was property damage to the windows at the 7-11 store and this estimate of damage has not been calculated at this time.  Anyone with any information about this is encouraged to call the Martinsburg City Police Department at 264-2100.

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12/25/05/

Officers responded to a call received by Central Dispatch at 8:50 AM in reference to an intruder inside a residence located in the 100 block of Elizabeth Street in Martinsburg.

 Officers arrived and located Joseph B. Lindsey no fixed address, 35 years old within this residence.  Mr. Lindsey had no connection with the victim and he entered the residence and proceeded to take a shower and remove clothing items belonging to the victim.  Mr. Lindsey was taken into custody as he refused to comply with the verbal instruction of officers that were there.  Mr. Lindsey was also wearing clothing items belonging to the victim.  No one within the residence received any injuries and the victim resides with her juvenile son who was also home at the time of this.

 At the time of this release Mr. Lindsey was incarcerated at the Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg waiting the next arraignment period by a State Magistrate.

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12/24/05

On Saturday, Dec 24, 2005 Ptlm. English was investigating suspicious activity in the 600 blk of Winchester Ave. He approached the person he been watching in the suspects vehicle. Ptlm. English smelled what he believed to be marijuana coming from the vehicle. Ptlm. English received consent to search the vehicle from the driver. The search turned up 2.3 grams of crack cocaine and $1760.00 in cash. Calvin Lewis Berry, 21, of 812 Buxton St. Martinsburg was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He was then taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.

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12/23/05

On Friday, Dec 23 2005 Ptlm. Rouse located a 17 year old male in the 100 blk of Center St. The juvenile was wanted on a capias issued by Berkeley County Circuit Court for violation of bond for possession of a controlled substance. The suspect, a Martinsburg resident, ran from the officer and was chased on foot. The juvenile was caught and arrested by Cpl. Phelps. The juvenile was searched and $1165.00 in cash was found, 12.7 grams of crack Cocaine, nine tablets of Mylan A1 (a schedule IV controlled substance) , five Z3927 tablets and a cell phone. The juvenile was brought to the police station and then taken to the Juvenile Detention Center. He was charged with the failure to appear, possession with the intent to deliver controlled substances, resisting arrest and fleeing from a police officer.

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12/21/05

On Wed Dec 21, 2005 at 5:30 PM the Police Dept. responded to Med-Fast Pharmacy at 1311 Old  Courthouse Square for an Armed Robbery. Officers were given and initial description of the suspect and checked the area but could not locate the suspect. Officers contacted the the store employee who advised that a male had come into the store and asked about getting Promethazine with Codeine, a form of cough syrup. When he learned that it could only be obtained with a prescription the suspect displayed a handgun. The employee took the suspect to the rear of the store and placed 3 bottles of the cough syrup into a backpack. The value of the cough syrup was $100.00. The suspect left the store and headed toward Rt. 11

The suspect was described as a white male in his late teens or early 20's and app. 5-4 to 5-7 tall. He had dark colored eyes, a dark colored goatee and an unshaven look. He was wearing a green puffy jacket, a dark colored toboggan and a green or camouflaged backpack. He also possessed a black handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Dept at 264-2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 267- 4999

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12/13/05

On 12/13/05 Kerri Lynn Davis was arrested by Det. Sgt. G.B.Swartwood at the Martinsburg Police Dept on the outstanding warrant of Bank Robbery which was issued in regards to the robbery of the 1st United Bank at 980 Foxcroft Ave Martinsburg WV on 12/5/05.

The Berkeley County Sheriffs Dept brought the defendant back from Baltimore Md after she waived extradition back to WV

It is alleged that the Defendant also provided the Martinsburg detective a video taped statement of her involvement in the robbery after she was advised of her Miranda warnings and waived her warnings on videotape.  In a synopsis of the statement she alleged that she did not actually possess an explosive device but implied that she did in a note given to the teller, which also demanded money. It is also alleged that she utilized her pink purse to imply that there was an explosive device inside.

State Magistrate Sandra Miller arraigned the defendant and her bond was set at $300,000.  She was incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond and was awaiting further court proceedings.

The defendant: Kerri Lynn Davis DOB 12/30/74 and listing an address of 128 Elm Wood Rd. Winchester Va

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12/9/05

On Friday, 12-09-05 at 1747 hrs, Ptlm E L Chrisman and Ptlm J E Darby observed 3 suspicious subjects to the rear of the Martins Grocery Store on Foxcroft Ave.  While speaking with one of the 3 they noted that he was smoking a cigarette.  The subject was identified and officers learned that he was 17 years old and resided in Martinsburg.  During a pat down search the juvenile pushed Ptlm Darby’s hand away from him.  Darby placed the juvenile under arrest for obstructing and possession of tobacco.  A more thorough search incident to arrest revealed a large zip-lock bag containing approximately 156 grams of suspected marijuana.  Also located on the juvenile were a digital scale, a scale calibration weight, and $82.00 in cash.  The marijuana tested positive with a field test kit and has an estimated street value of $1000.00.  The juvenile was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana and was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department.  Notification was made to his family and then remanded to the Juvenile Detention Center by Magistrate Humphries pending a Detention Hearing. 

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  12 07 05

On 12 07 05 Martinsburg Police Detectives obtained a warrant for bank robbery from State Magistrate Sandra Miller. The felony warrant was issued for the bank robbery which occurred on 5 5 05 at approximately 1:30 PM at the First United Bank located at 980 Foxcroft Ave. Martinsburg WV.

In this robbery, it is alleged that the suspect entered the bank and approached the victim teller and presented a note, which demanded money and advised that she had an explosive device. The suspect then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency in an older model maroon Buick vehicle with large rust spots on the roof and trunk lid.

Martinsburg Detective Sgt GB Swartwood was able to get positive identification of the suspect from the bank’s video surveillance photo footage. The first identification occurring just a few hours after the robbery.

On 12 06 05 Martinsburg Detectives along with a Special Agent of the local FBI office traveled to Winchester Virginia in an attempt to locate the suspect and vehicle and also interview several witnesses that know and associate with the suspect. The suspect vehicle was located by Winchester City Police officers and the aforementioned officers at a residence in Winchester, Virginia.

The warrant was issued for: Kerri Lynn Davis described as a white female approximately 5-6 in height and 175 pounds in weight, DOB 12 30 74 and believed to be residing in the Winchester Virginia area.  Anyone with information in regards to the suspect’s exact whereabouts is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 and / or Winchester City Police or Frederick County, Virginia Sheriff’s Department.

The Martinsburg Police Department would like to extend thanks to the following individuals and agencies for their assistance in this investigation. SA Ray West of the Martinsburg Field Office of the FBI, Winchester City Sheriff Lenny Millholland, Winchester City Police Department, especially Sgt Gaither, and the Frederick County Virginia Sheriff’s Department.

Kerri Lynn Davis

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11/29/05

    On Tuesday, November 29, 2005, the Martinsburg City Police contacted Darby Allyn Ridenour Sr., of Kearneysville in reference to turning himself in on a warrant for Disrupting a Governmental Process.  Mr. Ridenour complied and was arraigned before Magistrate Sandy Miller, where he was released on a $2500 personal recognizance bond.

          This warrant was issued in response to an incident that occurred on October 31, 2005, in the Circuit Courtroom of Judge David Sanders.  During this incident it is alleged that Judge Sander’s courtroom was disrupted by a loud noise and courtroom security responded.  A bailiff responded to find an individual identified as Darby Allyn Ridenour Sr., with his hands to the neck area of another adult male.  Darby Ridenour Sr. was then escorted out of the courthouse, where he left the area.  Area police agencies were dispatched for this incident.  The Martinsburg Police Department conducted an investigation into this matter, which is now complete.  

Arrested:

Darby Allyn Ridenour Sr.

DOB:  03/16/65

W/M

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11/23/05

    On Wed 11/23/05 at 320PM two individuals were issued summons for solicitation of prostitution off of Ryneal St in Charlotte Prather Park Martinsburg WV.

    These individuals were observed by Det. Sgt. G.B.Swartwood parked in a vehicle at the park. When approached it appeared the subjects were involved in sexual conduct as observed by the detective.

    After an inquiry by the detective both persons provided written and signed statements to their situation. It is alleged that both subjects provided a statement advising that they had entered the park for the purpose of performing a sex act (oral sex) for $20.00.

    Both people were issued summons for Solicitation of Prostitution through the Martinsburg Municipal Court. They were separated and removed from the area.

    Those cited were:

    Valen George, 5/29/83 of 225 S. Spring St. Martinsburg WV

    Raymond G. Brosius Jr., 3/20/43 of 167 Columbia Drive Kearneysville WV

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11/17/05

    On 11/17/05 at 4:30 PM the Martinsburg Police Department along with officers from the WV State Police and Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant at 517 N. Third St. Martinsburg

    State Magistrate Magistrate Sandra Miller issued the search warrant mainly for illicit drugs. Entry was made to the residence by compromising the front door. There were two persons at the residence at the time of the search.

    Several items of drug paraphernalia associated with the use and sale of controlled substances were seized. This search warrant is part of an ongoing police investigation.

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11/17/05

    On 11 17 05 Martinsburg Police Chief Ted Anderson and Det Sgt GB Swartwood recovered a stolen trailer loaded with approximately $250,000 worth of stolen clothing items from Guilford County South Carolina.

    This recovery was spurred when authorities in South Carolina alerted the police department that a stolen trailer loaded with stolen clothing might be in the Martinsburg area. The officers located the trailer in a vacant parking lot off of North Foxcroft Ave. Martinsburg WV. 

    The trailer’s identification numbers had been spray-painted over and fraudulent identification numbers had been placed on the rear of the trailer to possibly avoid detection while it was in transit.

    The trailer was locked and when opened the stolen merchandise was discovered still intact. There were no suspects with the trailer at the time of the recovery. The trailer was re-secured and towed to a secure towing facility to await proper transportation by the owner.

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11/9/05

    The Police Dept. has responded to several larcenies from motor vehicles within the City. In the majority of these cases, the vehicles have been found to be unlocked with the property located in plain view. People involved in these crimes will search for vehicles like these that are unlocked and with property that is easy to be seen. They are looking for loose change, wallets or purses, cell phones, CD's and gifts. As well as anything else of any value.

    As the Holiday season approaches the Police Dept. will continue to investigate these crimes. Please help us and help yourself and keep your valuables out of sight. Lock your vehicle. Use the trunk to store valuables and do not leave your purse or wallet in plain view. Place your holiday packages in the trunk while you are shopping. If this is not possible take them home and return to the store.

    Lock your vehicle and take your keys with you to insure that your vehicle will be at the place you parked it when you return.

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    11/9/05

    The Police Dept. is investigating a reported car jacking that occurred at 12:40 PM on 11/9/05 in the parking lot of the Martinsburg Mall. A 25 year old Martinsburg woman was approached as she entered her car by a suspect described as a young African American man wearing black or dark clothing and a white scarf that partially covered his face. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's car keys, her purse and her jewelry. The victim complied with the demands and the suspect left the area in her vehicle. The vehicle is described as a silver 2006 Chevrolet Impala bearing VA Registration JFV-6922. The suspect and vehicle were last seen headed south through the Mall parking lot towards Foxcroft Ave. The victim was shaken but otherwise not injured. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the vehicle was also used in another crime committed in southern Berkeley County. This incident is being investigated by the WV State Police. The vehicle, which was owned by Enterprise Rental was later discovered abandoned behind Tire Wholesale Distributors in Berkeley County. Any one with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Police Dept at 306.264.2100

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    Oct. 27, 2005 at 7:57 AM the department was notified of a possible homicide at 517 N. Third St. The deceased was identified as Donald Lee Redman with no fixed address and his date of birth was 11/9/75. He was found deceased in an enclosed porch area in a set of vacant apartments at 515 N. Third St.

    Redman had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence was collected from the scene and the cause of death was identified as the gunshot to the head. Detectives believe the homicide occurred around 5:00 Am on 10/27/05. Several eyewitnesses provided statements. It is believed Redman was involved in an argument and fight with two individuals who have been described as drug dealers from New York City. Redman after being shot was dragged from 517 to 515 N. High St. It is believed that four individuals are involved and all have left and returned to New York. The suspects were identified only by the street names of Butter, Prince, T-Dot and Dollar. Anyone knowing the actual names of these persons is asked to contact the Martinsburg Police Department.

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    On Friday Nov 4, 2005 the department was called by the Martinsburg High School about a female student possessing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. It was determined this student was in a vehicle with other school students. School officials searched the vehicle in accordance with school policy. The 17 year old female was also searched and in her purse was found digital scales $499.00 in cash, pills and the powder. The powder was found to be cocaine. She was arrested and charged with Possession with the intent to deliver cocaine. The powder was weighed and was determined to weigh approximately 20 grams.

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    On 9/27/05 Officers responded to the 600 block of Second Street at 3:46pm for a crash involving a School Bus. The Martinsburg City Fire Department also responded. The bus was operated by Gail Seifert age 59. Investigation showed the handicap ramp for the bus had struck a parked vehicle.  The driver of the bus had made a stop in the area of Pennsylvania Ave and Second Street and during this stop had been distracted and failed to raise her handicapped ramp.  The ramp received excessive damage and the vehicles struck by the ramp were being checked for damage.  Estimate of damage is placed at several thousand dollars.  Sgt. G.F. Macher Jr. of the Martinsburg City Police Department is investigating the crash.

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    On Wednesday, 09-14-05 at 1309 hrs, Cpl C M Phelps went to issue a citation to an individual for an unattended motor vehicle in the fire lane at Food Lion at the Old Courthouse Square shopping center. The operator of the vehicle lied to Cpl Phelps about his identity. Cpl Phelps went to place the subject under arrest when a struggle ensued. Cpl Phelps, along with the help of 3 nearby citizens, was able to restrain the subject enough to place handcuffs on him. During a search of the subject 2 small baggies of marijuana and a moderate amount of cash were found. A second search of the subject while at the police station revealed 26 baggies of crack cocaine.

    Arrested was Dawayne Duvall Pone of Diesel Ave Martinsburg, WV 25401, age 25.
Pone was charged with Possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine, Possession with intent to deliver marijuana, Battery on a Police Officer, Obstructing an Officer (False Information), and Obstructing an Officer (Resisting Arrest).

    Pone was arraigned by Magistrate Humphries and was remanded to ERJ in lieu of Bond.

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   At approximately 01:43 hours on 8/18/05 the Martinsburg Police Department received a complaint regarding the theft of a taxicab owned by the McCain Cab Company.

    It was reported that the suspect entered the cab in the 600 block of W. Martin Street and was transported to a location on Winchester Avenue where he brandished a knife on the cab driver, and ordered him to stop the cab. The cab driver was able to escape from the vehicle and the suspect took possession of the cab. 

    Several minutes after receiving the call members of the Martinsburg Police Department located the taxi behind the Old Martins Grocery Store on S. Raleigh Street. The cab was unoccupied at the time of discovery. A search of the cab and the crime scene on Winchester Avenue revealed several items of evidence. This information combined with the tips received from citizens has been most helpful to the investigation. It is anticipated that an arrest will be made in the near future.

    The case is being investigated by Sergeant S. Armel of the Martinsburg Police Department. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is urged to contact Sergeant Armel at (304) 264-2100

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    On Friday, August 12, 2005, at 0535hrs.,the Martinsburg Police Department, responded to the Citgo gas station located at 1306 Edwin Miller Blvd, in Martinsburg, for a reported robbery.  A store employee advised that a subject entered the building and removed an undetermined amount of cash from the register.  There was no weapon displayed.

    The suspect is described as a black male, between 20 to 30 years of age, 5’9” to 6’0”, stocky build, wearing a knit mask, dark clothing, white socks and black sneakers.  The suspect fled the scene driving a maroon in color vehicle, possibly with the body style of an Outback.

    Anyone with information related to this case please contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-1000.

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    On July 20, 2005 at approximately 1:00 AM officers were advised of a male being attacked by a group of males at the rear entrance to City Hall located off of W. Race Street.  Armed with a wooden 2X4 was Chad R. Banks, age 18, of 304 ½ W. Race Street, he struck Andre Juste , age 44,of Martinsburg  with this 2X4 several times.  Involved in this was a 17 year old juvenile, and Ronald L. Jackson ,age 18, of 207 S. Maple Ave. Martinsburg WV.  As officers arrived all three males were punching and kicking Juste.  This incident was captured on videotape and shows the three males striking this victim.  The investigation is continuing, Juste was transported to City Hospital complaining of a rib injury and assorted other injuries. 

    All three males were charged with Malicious Wounding. The two adults were taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment and the juvenile was released into the custody of his parent.

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    On July 7, 2005 at 3"00 PM Martinsburg Police Detectives along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 328 S. Church St in Martinsburg. State Magistrate Harry Snow issued the search warrant mainly for illicit drugs. Paraphernalia associated with the sales of narcotics was seized in the execution of this search warrant.

    A resident was arrested on an outstanding warrant, which alleges her involvement in the distribution of Crack cocaine from her residence. She was arrested and brought to the Police Department and taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Arrested was a  Megan Latrice Nedd, DOB 4/7/87 of 328 S. Church St

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    On Sunday July 3, 2005 at 0113 hrs the Martinsburg Police were advised of an Armed Robbery, which occurred in Loudon County Virginia in the area of the City of Leesburg.  Information was provided to be on the look out for a red or maroon Plymouth bearing Virginia registration JBN 3310. The B/M driver was armed with a unknown type of pistol and had displayed this pistol in the robbery of a gas station in Leesburg Virginia.  Officers were also provided with an address of 805 Marquette Drive Martinsburg, which is located in Prentiss Point.

    Officers checked this location and did not locate the vehicle. Officers remained in the area and at 0200 hrs Cpl. Darrl Ruppenthal of the Martinsburg City Police stopped this vehicle on Kyle Drive as it enters the Prentiss Point area. Sgt. G.F. Macher Jr. assisted as a felony stop of the vehicle was made. 

    Officers received permission to search the vehicle and the suspect Terence Lamar Bowman. He is 40 years old and lives at 805 Marquette Drive Martinsburg. He was found to be in possession of a shopping bag of loose US currency, a silver BB pistol, a black bandana believed used as a mask in this case, and approximately 3 grams of powdered cocaine.  Mr. Bowman was arrested on the Possession Charge and transported to the Police Department.  Officers conducted a joint investigation with members of the Loudon County Sheriffs Office and the Leesburg City Police Department.  Recovered was 166 dollars in cash believed taken in this robbery in Leesburg Virginia.  Mr. Bowman is current incarcerated at the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of 50,000 dollar cash bond in connection with this crime from Virginia.

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    On June 28, 2005 at 12:00 PM the Police Dept performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 600 blk of N. Queen St. During the stop the driver of the vehicle gave detectives verbal consent to search the vehicle for drugs.

    15 capsules of Heroin were located in the vehicle. The driver was arrested for possession with intent to deliver Heroin. It is a Schedule 1 controlled substance.

    The suspect was brought to the Police Dept where he was processed and later arraigned by State Magistrate Overington. His bond was set at $25,000 cash only and he was placed in the Eastern Regional Jail.

    Arrested was Joseph Louis Stornaivolo, age 40, of no fixed address.

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    On Tuesday June 28, 2005 at 231 AM the Police Dept received several calls of mailboxes and trashcans being struck and destroyed by a red Chevrolet or similar pick up truck. This damage was occurring in the west end of town around the Red Hill Rd area and the Briarwood subdivision.

    Police responded and located the truck just after striking another mailbox and trashcan in the Briarwood subdivision.

    The driver of the truck was a 17 year old male Martinsburg resident. He was charged with 12 counts of Destruction of Property. Along with him were a 17 year old female Martinsburg resident and a 14 year old Ranson resident. The females were charged with curfew violation. All were released to their parents pending court action.

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    The Martinsburg City Police Department was advised on June 27, 2005  at 2:39PM of some type of explosive items in a dumpster located at Martins Grocery Store on Foxcroft Ave.  Officers arrived at that location to be advised by the caller that these items were actually located in the rear of the Roc’s store located at 1000 Foxcroft Ave along the railroad tracks. 

    Officers checked the dumpster and the items were contained in a brown leather holder and an aluminum cylinder could be seen.  These items appeared to be associated with various types of munitions or ordinance of some type.  The immediate area of the Roc’s Convenience store was closed and employees were asked to leave.

    The Martinsburg Fire Department was notified and at this time all responding agencies believed the items contained within the leather holder to be of a suspicious nature.  A request was made to the West Virginia State Police for a response from the State Police Explosive Response Team.  Trooper L. A. Faircloth responded to this location and in the course of his investigation located several items of military ordinance.  Trooper Faircloth collected these items and this investigation continues

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    On 6/26/05 the Martinsburg Police Dept. responded to Wal Mart for a report of a person on a cell phone making a drug deal. Before officers arrived the suspect left in a vehicle. Chief Anderson saw the vehicle on Foxcroft Ave and Cpl. Zollinger stopped it for a traffic offense. The occupants denied having any drugs on them.

    Deputy Henderson of the Berkeley County Sheriffs Office was contacted and he came to the scene with his K9 and searched the vehicle. The K9 alerted there were drugs in the vehicle. The suspect that was seated where the dog alerted was searched and a large rock of suspected crack cocaine was located. Cash was also found on the suspect. Two baggies of marijuana and more powder cocaine was also found on the suspect. The suspect was brought to the Police Dept and in the suspects shoe was another $1000.00 cash.

    The suspect was charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver and was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.

    Arrested was Robert Richardson, age 38, of 177 Labonte Drive Martinsburg.

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     At approximately 0146 AM on 6-12-05 the Martinsburg City Police responded to H & R block at 303 W. King St. for a report of a Breaking and Entering in progress.  According to a witness 2 male subjects were attempting to break into the rear window of the business.  A short time later, dispatch advised that one of the subjects had entered the business, while the other stood outside.  Upon unit’s arrival, they checked the rear of the business, and located an open window with the glass broken, however no suspects were inside.  While checking the business, Cpl. M. Zollinger observed 2 male subjects in the 300 block of W. King St. that matched the description of the suspects.  Located in the pocket of one of the subjects, was a screwdriver.  The witness was able to positively identify the subjects as the suspects.  Both suspects were then arrested.  At the time of this press release, nothing of value was believed to be missing from the business.  Both suspects were taken to the Eastern Regional Jail awaiting arraignment by a state magistrate. 

 Defendant #1:  Nathaniel Lane   No Fixed Address  DOB:  1-27-67 Charge:  Breaking and Entering

 Defendant  #2:  Albert Rubio  473 Tanbridge Rd.  Martinsburg DOB:  1-17-7   Charge:  Accessory to Felony Breaking and Entering

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    On 6 11 05 at approximately 5:20 PM Martinsburg Police responded to 209 Rick Street Martinsburg WV for a reported burglary in progress.

     Responding patrol officers Kenneth Snuffer and Chuck Kittle went to the scene and observed three individuals running from the rear of the residence. The aforementioned officers apprehended these subjects and it was noted that all three subjects were still wearing clear plastic gloves when apprehended.

     The investigation concluded that the three suspects were involved in the armed burglary and robbery of the residence while being armed with firearms and forced a twenty-one a year old female resident through the house and later used duct tape to confine her in the residence.

     Police later located a SKS 7.62 mm assault rifle and a 9 mm semi automatic pistol believed to belong to the three suspects and utilized in this crime in a wooded area near the residence where the suspects had been apprehended by Ptl. Snuffer and Ptl Kittle. Police are still searching for a third weapon believed to be a .38 caliber revolver.

     All three suspects were arrested and brought to the Martinsburg Police Department where Detectives obtained complaints for warrants. The defendants were processed and later arraigned by State Magistrate Harry Snow.

     All three defendants were charged with Burglary, Armed Robbery, Wanton Endangerment, and Kidnapping.  The total bond on the Burglary, Armed Robbery, and Wanton Endangerment was set at $545,000 cash only and no bond was set on the Kidnapping charge. All three defendants were placed in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond.

Arrested were the following individuals:

Taron Larry DOB 2 27 79 of  4814 Huntington Ave. Newport News Virginia.

David Lawrence Adkins DOB 7 25 83 listing no fixed address.

Joseph M. Santiago  DOB 5 21 80 of 100 Pleasant Ct. Newport News Virginia

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    On 5/28/05 Martinsburg Detective Sgt. G. B. Swartwood arrested a person on warrants for Aggravated Robbery, Nighttime Burglary and Malicious Wounding while she was in the Eastern Regional Jail on an unrelated charge.

    State Magistrate Ruth Donaldson issued the warrants. The charges stem from an early morning burglary which occurred on 5/26/05 of a residence on S. Raleigh St. in which a 68 year old female was beaten and robbed of her purse and contents valued at App. $130.00. The victim suffered lacerations to her face, head and arm, of which some required sutures to close. The suspect fled the area on foot to an awaiting vehicle.

    It is alleged in the complaint for warrant that the stolen purse belonging to the victim was recovered in the vehicle used by the suspect and brought into the custody of the detectives.

    Arrested was Jennifer Nicole Gant, age 20, of 751 Mt. Olive Rd. Martinsburg WV.

    The Martinsburg Police Dept. is still actively investigating this case and are exploring the possibility of other persons involved

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    On 05-22-05, Cpl. M. Zollinger along with other units of the Martinsburg City Police responded to the Martinsburg Mall for a complaint of a female subject attempting to pass counterfeit $20 dollar bills.  During the course of the investigation it was determined that the suspect attempted to pass 2 different counterfeit bills at 2 different stores within the mall.  The female was located trying to leave the mall by security and police.  Both counterfeit bills were seized, and their serial numbers matched 14 other counterfeit bills passed at various locations in the city over the past couple of weeks.  In at least 2 other incidents the same person was observed on videotape passing counterfeit money to other businesses.  The female was arrested by Cpl. Zollinger and charged with (2) counts of counterfeiting.  The suspect was also charged with (2) additional counts of counterfeiting by Ptlm. W. A. Parks for the other incidents.  The suspect was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate. 

 The suspect was identified as: Ashley Dawn King , age 21 of  416 Overlook Drive Martinsburg WV 25401

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