Burglary Arrests

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at approximately 0052 hours, the Martinsburg Police Department responded to 2500 Martins Landing Circle Apt.#525 for a report of a burglary in progress. The resident, Justin Parsons, called 911 stating that three male subjects were kicking in his door. Mr. Parsons attempted to brace the door by placing his feet against the door and his back against an interior wall. The suspects kicked the door with such force that Mr. Parson was pushed through the drywall that his back was braced against. Once the subjects gained entry, they realized that someone was within the residence and fled. Officer Q.D. Burner arrived on scene and observed two subjects in front of the apartment building at which time he detained them.

The subjects matched the description given by the victim and were later positively identified by the victim as the subjects that broke into his apartment.

Arrested:

Xavier Juan Roberts
25 Halsey Court Martinsburg, WV 25401
Age: 19



Jamill Jovan Guidotti
1602 Chelsey Paige Drive
Ashburn, VA 20146
Age:19

Robberies

Martinsburg police are seeking information in regards to two (2) robbery incidents which occurred on Monday September 22nd 2008. The first street robbery occurred to a fifty-three year old male Virginia resident who was struck from behind while in the 100 block of East Race Street at approximately 2:20 AM.

The victim advised he was struck in the head from behind after leaving the Variety Book Store. The victim advised after being jumped he woke up in the middle of the street and then went to the police department to report the robbery. He advised that his wallet and contents were taken. He was then transported by Martinsburg Fire Department emergency personnel to Martinsburg City Hospital for treatment.

The second incident occurred at approximately 6:27 AM in the 200 block of East Martin Street Martinsburg WV. In this incident a fifty-three year old male Martinsburg resident had suffered a head injury after being accosted on the sidewalk in the 200 block of East Martin Street. A witness advised that he heard a subject screaming for help and encountered a subject leaving the area. This subject is described as a black male approximately 6-0 to 6-3 in height and weighing 200 pounds and wearing dark clothing. This subject then fled the area on East Martin Street heading towards Queen Street. The witness then rendered aid to the victim.

The victim advised that he was walking east on Martin Street towards the train station when he was struck in the head from behind. He advised the suspect was a black male and that he demanded his wallet and then knocked him to the ground. He was then struck numerous times by the suspect.

In this robbery the victim’s wallet and contents were also stolen. The victim was also taken by emergency personnel to Martinsburg City Hospital for treatment for his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents or who may have knowledge of the suspect and his identity is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 and or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999.

Heroin Arrest

Martinsburg police officer Ptlm. D. English arrested an individual for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (Heroin) in the 200 Block of Winchester Ave. on Wednesday September 17th 2008. It is alleged that Ptlm. English spoke to this person after observing him yelling at a female.

It is alleged that during his investigation several small pieces of straw which were separated into two bundles, were discovered in a cigarette pack in the subject’s possession which contained Heroin. This individual was arrested and brought to the Martinsburg Police Department for processing. He was later transported to the Eastern Regional Jail for later arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Arrested: Phillip Navarro Hyson
DOB 9 15 63
Listing no fixed address.

Drug Arrests

Martinsburg Police officers and Detectives arrested three individuals for Delivery of a Controlled substance (Crack cocaine) in the area of the 100 block of East Burke Street and in a vehicle stop in the area of the 200 Block of South College Street at approximately at 5:15 PM.

It is alleged that an individual sold crack cocaine to a confidential police informant in the 100 block of East Burke Street and was apprehended by police without incident. It is also alleged that the subjects that brought the crack cocaine left the area in a silver Mercury sedan and were apprehended in the 200 block of South College Street without incident.

All three subjects were arrested for delivery of a controlled substance and brought to the Martinsburg Police Department for processing and taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to be arraigned by a State Magistrate later this evening.

Arrested:
Theadore Jones DOB 12 05 49 of 125 West Burke Street apartment 11 Martinsburg WV.

Alexis Q. Rodriguez-Torres aka “A” DOB 4 8 83 55 Old Creamy Place Kearneysville WV

Dustin Tyler Foster DOB 11 18 89 63 Karla Court Martinsburg WV.

Drug Arrest

Martinsburg Police Officer Ptlm. English arrested an individual for possession with intent to deliver Crack cocaine on Sept. 11 2008 at approximately 7:36 PM. It alleges in the complaint for warrant that Ptlm. English was investigating a complaint of drug activity at 396 West Race Street Martinsburg WV when he asked and received permission to search room #7 at that residence.

He located a zip lock bag which contained four (4) smaller zip bags which contained suspected crack cocaine. The total weight of the suspected Crack cocaine was 1.8 grams and later field tested positive for cocaine.

A subject was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance (crack cocaine). He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Arrested: Terry Ricardo Dodson
DOB 9 19 61
Of 396 West Race Street Room #7 Martinsburg WV

Burglary Arrests

Martinsburg Police Detectives arrested two juveniles ages eleven (11) and sixteen (16) in regards to two burglaries which occurred on Thursday July 24th 2008. Both of these juveniles are Martinsburg residents. Their cases are now turned over to the Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for further juvenile prosecution.

One of the burglaries occurred at a residence located in the 900 block of West Race Street Martinsburg WV. Entry was made via an outside rear door and several items were taken from the residence. Numerous items including jewelry and electronic equipment were taken and the police department had notified area pawn shops of these thefts with their descriptions.

The other burglary occurred at a residence located in the 300 block of North Louisiana Ave. Martinsburg WV. Entry was made to this residence via a basement window some items were taken from this residence as well. Descriptions of theses items especially the stolen jewelry were also given to area pawn shops.

These juveniles were arrested by Det Lt GB Swartwood and both were charged with (2) counts of Burglary and (1) count of Transferring Stolen Property. Police were able to re-obtain several of the stolen items including lap top computers, I-pods, digital camera, a Sony Play Station and some jewelry which belonged to the victims. Other arrests may be forthcoming in regards to the transferring of these stolen items from these burglaries.

Wanton Endangerment

On September 4th, 2008 at 2:30 AM Martinsburg Police responded to a shots fired call in the area of East Moler Ave. and North High Street. Officers initially did not locate any persons or vehicles involved in the shooting.

Later in the morning Martinsburg Detectives located the vehicle which was involved in this shooting parked in the Roberts Gardens apartment complex located outside of the city limits. The vehicle had sustained obvious recent gunshot damage from several projectiles.
The vehicle had sustained multiple areas of gunshot damage and it appeared to have been caused from at least two, possibly three different caliber weapons.

One of the two occupants believed to be in this vehicle at the time of the shooting was located and interviewed. The other occupant was identified by police. Neither of the two occupants were struck by bullets or injured in regards to this incident.

Police were able to find that the occupants of the vehicle had traveled to the area of High and Moler and parked in the alley way beside of 820 North High Street and met with several people in that area. An argument ensued with several of these people and with the passenger of this vehicle and as they were leaving several shots were fired at the vehicle and occupants.

Martinsburg Police were able to identify these subjects and warrants for Wanton Endangerment were obtained by Det Lt. GB Swartwood and Det Cpl. S Doyle from State Magistrate Joan Bragg.

Martinsburg Police have arrested four individuals on said warrants in regards to this incident. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that another arrest may be forthcoming.

Arrested:
Courtney Lamar Jenkins DOB 10 01 88 of 37 Wilson Street Martinsburg WV.

Lateef J. McGann DOB 7 1 90 of 42 Capitol Drive Martinsburg WV.

Montezz Taryle Lincoln DOB 11 25 84 of 820 North High Street Martinsburg WV.

Thomas James King DOB 6 18 89 listing no fixed address.