On Jan 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM Ptlm. Shelton of the Martinsburg Police Dept stopped a vehicle on N. Foxcroft Ave for not having headlights on. He checked the driver and found that she was a wanted person from Allegheny County Maryland for Failing to Appear in court for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Charged with being a Fugitive from Justice was:
Anna Steele
352 Wilkes Ave
Berkeley Springs WV
Age 21
She was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Attempted Armed Robbery
On Jan 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM the Martinsburg Police Dept responded to the alley behind the 100 block of North Rosemont Ave for a reported Attempted Armed Robbery.
A male Hispanic victim age 40, a Charlestown resident, came to the area at the request of another Hispanic male with the possible name of “Guerrero”. The victim was contacted by Guerrero on the pretense of buying a vehicle from him. When the victim arrived the suspect spoke with him about the vehicle then got out of the vehicle and went around to the driver’s door and opened it and used a knife to repeatedly cut the victim on his face and arms while beating him in an attempt to steal money from the victim. The victim was able to fight off his attacker and run to a nearby house for help. Police and medics were called and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. A Martinsburg Police Dept K-9 was called in to attempt to track the path of the suspect after he fled. The suspect was not located.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid 20’s wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
The victim was treated and released from City Hospital.
Anyone having seen the suspect or having any knowledge of this crime is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999.
A male Hispanic victim age 40, a Charlestown resident, came to the area at the request of another Hispanic male with the possible name of “Guerrero”. The victim was contacted by Guerrero on the pretense of buying a vehicle from him. When the victim arrived the suspect spoke with him about the vehicle then got out of the vehicle and went around to the driver’s door and opened it and used a knife to repeatedly cut the victim on his face and arms while beating him in an attempt to steal money from the victim. The victim was able to fight off his attacker and run to a nearby house for help. Police and medics were called and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. A Martinsburg Police Dept K-9 was called in to attempt to track the path of the suspect after he fled. The suspect was not located.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid 20’s wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
The victim was treated and released from City Hospital.
Anyone having seen the suspect or having any knowledge of this crime is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999.
Poss with the Intent to Deliver
On Saturday, December 27, 2008 the Martinsburg Police Department received a complaint of indecent exposure at 412 South Illinois Avenue. Officer E. L. Chrisman and Officer C. R. Williamson responded to investigate the complaint. Officer Chrisman spoke with a female complainant in the area who advised that there was a male individual inside 412 South Illinois Avenue who repeatedly flashed the lights on and off and that once they would look out he would masturbate in front of her children.
The officers responded to the residence in question and made contact with an individual identified as Allen Rogers Emmert III, 53 years of age, of 107 Rosewood Drive, Martinsburg. While speaking with Emmert Officer Chrisman suspected the individual to be under the influence of some type of drug or medication. The officer noticed a white powder residue under Emmert’s nose. Officer Chrisman asked the individual what type of drug he had been snorting. Emmert replied cocaine. The Officer inquired about the location of additional cocaine and Emmert led him to the kitchen where Emmert pointed out a small amount of cocaine. The individual granted the officers consent to search the residence and additional cocaine totaling approximately 10 grams was located in a bathroom cabinet. Emmert was arrested and charged with one felony count of Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Emmert was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a Berkeley County Magistrate.
The officers responded to the residence in question and made contact with an individual identified as Allen Rogers Emmert III, 53 years of age, of 107 Rosewood Drive, Martinsburg. While speaking with Emmert Officer Chrisman suspected the individual to be under the influence of some type of drug or medication. The officer noticed a white powder residue under Emmert’s nose. Officer Chrisman asked the individual what type of drug he had been snorting. Emmert replied cocaine. The Officer inquired about the location of additional cocaine and Emmert led him to the kitchen where Emmert pointed out a small amount of cocaine. The individual granted the officers consent to search the residence and additional cocaine totaling approximately 10 grams was located in a bathroom cabinet. Emmert was arrested and charged with one felony count of Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Emmert was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a Berkeley County Magistrate.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Prostitution Arrest
On Tuesday, December 30, 2008, offers from the Martinsburg Police Department conducted a prostitution investigation utilizing a confidential informant. During the course of the investigation, the C.I. met with female, later identified as Paulette Keene, and began conversation regarding prices for sexual acts. A short time later, an agreement was established between Ms. Keene and the C.I. in which she would receive currency in exchange for performing a sexual act. A short time later, Ms. Keene was taken into custody at War Memorial Park.
Paulette Keene
DOB: 07/05/77
800 ½ Virginia Avenue, Martinsburg WV
Solicitation Prostitution
Paulette Keene
DOB: 07/05/77
800 ½ Virginia Avenue, Martinsburg WV
Solicitation Prostitution
Drug Arrest
On Tuesday, December 30, 2008, the Martinsburg Police Department conducted a controlled purchase of narcotics utilizing a confidential informant. During the course of the controlled purchase, the C.I. met with a subject, later identified as Timothy Butts, and received Oxycodone medication, a scheduled II controlled substance. Mr. Butts was taken into custody in the area of Winchester Avenue and Wilson Street without incident.
Timothy Allen Butts
DOB: 03/26/79
Rt. 6, Box 300-65, Martinsburg WV
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
DOB: 03/26/79
Rt. 6, Box 300-65, Martinsburg WV
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Monday, December 22, 2008
Parking Meter Thefts
The Martinsburg Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in solving a rash of vandalism and Grand Larceny thefts that has occurred to the Municipal Parking Meters within the city limits.
It appears that through the evening and early morning hours from December 16th through December 22nd 2008 there were approximately thirteen (13) parking meters which were damaged and their coin boxes and content taken. In some instances the entire meter and resting pole were also stolen.
These areas include the 200 block of East King Street, the area of Water and East King Street, the Gaston Caperton Train Station parking lot, and the parking lot area of the Martinsburg Public Library.
Martinsburg Police are making increased area patrols in these locations and are also reviewing video surveillance of these areas.
Anyone with information regarding these thefts and or the identity of said suspect (s) is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 and or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999 a monetary reward will be paid for information leading to the recovery of the stolen parking meters and or the arrest of said suspect (s)
It appears that through the evening and early morning hours from December 16th through December 22nd 2008 there were approximately thirteen (13) parking meters which were damaged and their coin boxes and content taken. In some instances the entire meter and resting pole were also stolen.
These areas include the 200 block of East King Street, the area of Water and East King Street, the Gaston Caperton Train Station parking lot, and the parking lot area of the Martinsburg Public Library.
Martinsburg Police are making increased area patrols in these locations and are also reviewing video surveillance of these areas.
Anyone with information regarding these thefts and or the identity of said suspect (s) is urged to call the Martinsburg Police Department at 304 264 2100 and or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999 a monetary reward will be paid for information leading to the recovery of the stolen parking meters and or the arrest of said suspect (s)
Friday, December 19, 2008
Attempted Armed Robbery
On Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at approximately 10:45 p.m. the Martinsburg Police Department responded to Domino’s Pizza located at 1002 Winchester Avenue following an Attempted Armed Robbery. Employees at the business informed responding officers that a black male wearing a black coat, blue jeans and white shoes entered the business, brandished a knife and demanded money. The suspect leaned over the counter, grabbed one of the employees and held the knife to his throat resulting in a minor injury to the employee. After the suspect was unable to obtain money he left the business. A medic unit from the Martinsburg Fire Department was summoned to the scene but the victim declined medical treatment. Officers and a K-9 unit searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Additional descriptors of the suspect are 6’02”, 180 lbs. and short black hair. The suspect was captured on the business surveillance video wearing a Baltimore Orioles ball cap and a Bud Light towel concealing his face. The Martinsburg Police Department asks that anyone having information about this incident to contact the police department at (304) 264-2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at (304) 267-4999.
Suspect Phot0
Additional descriptors of the suspect are 6’02”, 180 lbs. and short black hair. The suspect was captured on the business surveillance video wearing a Baltimore Orioles ball cap and a Bud Light towel concealing his face. The Martinsburg Police Department asks that anyone having information about this incident to contact the police department at (304) 264-2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at (304) 267-4999.
Suspect Phot0
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