On Monday, May 18, 2009, at approximately 10:27am, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department and a special agent from the FBI, responded to the Mountain Heritage Credit Union, located within the Martinsburg Mall, in reference to a bank robbery that had just occurred. It was advised that prior to arrival, a suspect had entered the bank, presented a note that demanded money to a teller and took an undisclosed amount of currency from two tellers. The suspect then fled from the bank into the parking lot where he left in a small dark blue sedan that was operated by a second suspect.
The suspect that entered the bank is described as a black male in his early to mid 20’s, approximately 5’0 to 5’5, small build and clean shaven. He was wearing a black shirt, black jeans, a pair of black sunglasses and a baseball hat. The suspect did not display a weapon but it is unknown if he had one.
The second suspect was described as a black male wearing a white t-shirt and being in operation of a small blue sedan.
The Martinsburg Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance for further information regarding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999 or the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Public Assistance and Scam
The Martinsburg Police Dept is requesting the public’s assistance and also advising of a scam taking place on the south end of town in and around the Martinsburg Mall / Martins area.
Over the last week a suspect has been approaching people on foot while they are in or around their vehicle, targeting the elderly, and telling them that he has noticed some type of mechanical defect with their vehicle. They are told that he is a mechanic and he can fix what is wrong with their vehicle for a very cheap price. He is asking the people to take him to an auto parts store, or just asking for money to get parts that he says he will get and return immediately. He then either does not return or gets something cheap from the parts store. He then crawls under the car and after doing nothing says the part is fixed and he then leaves.
He has been successful in this scam several times over the past week. The suspect is described as a black male about 5-8, 150 lbs and is approximately 47 years old. We are asking if this has happened to anyone recently and the Police were not notified to please call us at 304 264 2100 so that we can further our investigation and charges to be placed on the suspect. If anyone should see the suspect in any of the parking lots please call our department.
Over the last week a suspect has been approaching people on foot while they are in or around their vehicle, targeting the elderly, and telling them that he has noticed some type of mechanical defect with their vehicle. They are told that he is a mechanic and he can fix what is wrong with their vehicle for a very cheap price. He is asking the people to take him to an auto parts store, or just asking for money to get parts that he says he will get and return immediately. He then either does not return or gets something cheap from the parts store. He then crawls under the car and after doing nothing says the part is fixed and he then leaves.
He has been successful in this scam several times over the past week. The suspect is described as a black male about 5-8, 150 lbs and is approximately 47 years old. We are asking if this has happened to anyone recently and the Police were not notified to please call us at 304 264 2100 so that we can further our investigation and charges to be placed on the suspect. If anyone should see the suspect in any of the parking lots please call our department.
Robbery
On Friday, May 15, 2009 at approximately 1:45 a.m. the Martinsburg Police Department received a report of an Armed Robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 201 Winchester Avenue. The investigation revealed that an unidentified white male entered the business and demanded money from a clerk. A weapon was not brandished, but the suspect made a gesture with his hand as if he had one. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash from the business the suspect fled the scene by stealing a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant registered to the 7-Eleven clerk. The vehicle was subsequently located unattended in the 500 block of West Race Street. The suspect has not been apprehended and remains unidentified. He is described as being approximately 5’10” with light brown shoulder length wavy hair and wearing a black bandana, a black hooded jacket and camouflage pants. The suspect had no facial hair. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at (304) 264-2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at (304) 267-4999
Friday, May 8, 2009
Armed Robbery Arrests
On May 8th 2009 at approximately 4:30 AM Martinsburg Police arrested four individuals on the charges of obstructing an officer and later two of these individuals were also arrested for armed robbery. This incident occurred at 519 Virginia Ave. Martinsburg WV.
In regards to this incident Martinsburg Police were called to the area of the 500 block of Virginia Ave. for suspicious persons in which one may have been in the possession of a firearm.
Upon officers arrival the investigation revealed that these subjects entered the residence of 519 Virginia Ave. and a voluntary consent to search was obtained. Cpl J. Darby of the Martinsburg Police Department located and seized a loaded 9 MM Ruger semi auto pistol and a small quantity of controlled substances (Marijuana).
During the initial call for service the Martinsburg Police Department also received a call from a victim advising that he was robbed at gun point by two individuals while in the 500 block of Virginia Ave.
The ensuing investigation resulted in four individuals at 519 Virginia Ave. being charged with obstructing an officer and all four of these subjects were transported to the Martinsburg Police Department.
The victim of the robbery, Saja B. Mohamed 30 years of age and listing an address in Gaithersburg Maryland advised he was robbed of his wallet and $10.00 while in the 500 block of Virginia Ave. He also positively identified one of the robbers while at the police department.
This defendant whom was identified by the victim provided Martinsburg Detectives an audio taped statement advising of his actions concerning this incident and also identified the other individual involved.
Arrested:
James Cornell Evans Sr. DOB 1 18 77 of 838 Spruce Street Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer.
James Edward Teat Jr. DOB 11 20 81 of 111 Elizabeth St. Apt. 1 Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer.
Ernest Eugene Davis Jr. DOB 8 5 73 of 1018 Linwood Road Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer and Armed Robbery.
In regards to this incident Martinsburg Police were called to the area of the 500 block of Virginia Ave. for suspicious persons in which one may have been in the possession of a firearm.
Upon officers arrival the investigation revealed that these subjects entered the residence of 519 Virginia Ave. and a voluntary consent to search was obtained. Cpl J. Darby of the Martinsburg Police Department located and seized a loaded 9 MM Ruger semi auto pistol and a small quantity of controlled substances (Marijuana).
During the initial call for service the Martinsburg Police Department also received a call from a victim advising that he was robbed at gun point by two individuals while in the 500 block of Virginia Ave.
The ensuing investigation resulted in four individuals at 519 Virginia Ave. being charged with obstructing an officer and all four of these subjects were transported to the Martinsburg Police Department.
The victim of the robbery, Saja B. Mohamed 30 years of age and listing an address in Gaithersburg Maryland advised he was robbed of his wallet and $10.00 while in the 500 block of Virginia Ave. He also positively identified one of the robbers while at the police department.
This defendant whom was identified by the victim provided Martinsburg Detectives an audio taped statement advising of his actions concerning this incident and also identified the other individual involved.
Arrested:
James Cornell Evans Sr. DOB 1 18 77 of 838 Spruce Street Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer.
James Edward Teat Jr. DOB 11 20 81 of 111 Elizabeth St. Apt. 1 Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer.
Ernest Eugene Davis Jr. DOB 8 5 73 of 1018 Linwood Road Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an Officer and Armed Robbery.
Eric Dwayne Dickerson DOB 9 9 72 of 303 Woodport Ave. Hagerstown Md.
Charged with Obstructing an officer and Armed Robbery.
Charged with Obstructing an officer and Armed Robbery.
All four subjects were arraigned by State Magistrate Joan Bragg and the two charged with armed robbery are currently incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Requesting Community Assistance
The Martinsburg Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating several individuals who are wanted on warrants stemming from a recent rash of thefts from vehicles. Warrants were obtained for the individuals following a traffic stop in which several stolen items were located in a vehicle and other items were located at area pawn shops. These items included GPS units, radar detectors and ipods that were taken from neighborhoods ranging from The Woods resort to the Pikeside area in Berkeley County.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the below listed subjects, please contact the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999 or the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the below listed subjects, please contact the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999 or the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.
Arrests from Fight
On Saturday, May 02, 2009, at approximately 0315 hours, the Martinsburg Police Dept. responded to Waffle House located at 1003 Foxcroft Ave. for a report of a fight in progress. Upon arriving on scene, Officers noticed a large crowd, approximately 60-80 people, gathering in the parking lot close to the front doors of the establishment. Sgt. Stanley then observed a male, later identified as Levar Bryant, punch another male. Sgt. Stanley attempted to place Mr. Bryant under arrest but Mr. Bryant became uncooperative and Sgt. Stanley had to deploy his Taser. Mr. Bryant then complied with orders and was arrested for disturbing the peace and obstructing an Officer.
While Sgt. Stanley was attempting to arrest Mr. Bryant, several other subjects attempted to interfere with the arrest and were yelling various obscenities. These subjects also refused to comply with lawful orders being given to them by other Officers and the subjects refused to leave the area. A total of four (4) other subjects were subsequently arrested.
While Sgt. Stanley was attempting to arrest Mr. Bryant, several other subjects attempted to interfere with the arrest and were yelling various obscenities. These subjects also refused to comply with lawful orders being given to them by other Officers and the subjects refused to leave the area. A total of four (4) other subjects were subsequently arrested.
Levar Karem Bryant
4B Debbs Place
Bronx, NY 10475
DOB: 11-06-1978
Charges: Disturbing the Peace and Obstructing Police Officer
Joshua Alvin Clark
324 E. Third Ave
Ranson, WV 25438
DOB: 12-28-1984
Charges: Intoxicated in Public, Fleeing
Obstructing Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Profane Swearing
Tontalayia Snead
1021 E. Nolan Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
DOB: 01-02-1989
Charges: Obstructing
Natasha McClean
128 Ross Street
Hagerstown, MD. 21740
DOB: 11-18-1973
Charges: Obstructing
Michelle Lee Byrd
493 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21701
DOB: 05-05-1990
Charges: Obstructing and
Profane Swearing
Friday, April 17, 2009
Poss with the Intent to Deliver
On Thursday, April 16, 2009, the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at apartment #2 of 702 Virginia Avenue, utilizing the Martinsburg Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and officers. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals were arrested for various offenses.
Arrested:
Mark Lewis King
702 Virginia Ave, apt. 2, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 5/31/1978
Charge: Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
William David Jackson
702 Virginia Ave, apt. 2, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 02/07/66
Charge: Fugitive from Justice
Mark Anthony Perry
340 Winchester Ave, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 08/06/67
Charge: Fail to Appear- Martinsburg Municipal Court
Arrested:
Mark Lewis King
702 Virginia Ave, apt. 2, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 5/31/1978
Charge: Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
William David Jackson
702 Virginia Ave, apt. 2, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 02/07/66
Charge: Fugitive from Justice
Mark Anthony Perry
340 Winchester Ave, Mtsbg WV
DOB: 08/06/67
Charge: Fail to Appear- Martinsburg Municipal Court
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