Tires Cut

The Martinsburg Police Dept is investigating a rash of tire slashings that have occurred in various parts of town and more concentrated on the east side on 6/8 and 6/10. Approximately 28 tires have been cut and flattened. People should report seeing suspicious persons walking in their neighborhoods late at night to the Police Dept. 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.

Poss w/ the intent to Deliver Heroin

On Thursday, June 04, 2009, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department and the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at 200 East King Street, Apartment #2, in reference to an ongoing narcotics investigation. The search warrant was issued by Berkeley County Magistrate Sandra Miller.

Forced entry was utilized at the residence and upon entering; officers located a female in the living room identified as Amber Rockwell and a male near a back bedroom, who was identified as Steven Orr Jr.

A search of the residence was conducted and approximately 23 packets of heroin were located in a back bedroom in a container. At that point, both Mr. Orr and Ms. Rockwell were placed under arrest for Possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Both subjects were processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and were taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.

Arrested:

Steven Douglas Orr Jr.

DOB: 05/07/79

200 E. King St., Apt. 2, Martinsburg WV

Charge: Possession with intent to deliver heroin

Amber Dawn Rockwell

DOB: 03/25/84

312 Athletic St., Martinsburg WV 25401

Charge: Possession with intent to deliver heroin

Poss w/ the intent to Deliver Heroin

On Saturday, 05-30-09, Ptlm Harper and Ptlm Shelton of the Martinsburg Police Department received a tip from a citizen that a residence in town was currently selling illegal drugs.

Harper and Shelton located several of the residents of this location in the downtown area and spoke with them about the complaint. During their conversation the residents consented to a search of the location as long as the other residents who were currently at the house also consented.

Harper and Shelton traveled to the residence and spoke with the homeowner. The homeowner also granted consent to a search the residence. The homeowner stated that she was alone in the house. Upon going upstairs Harper and Shelton located a male subject asleep in one of the bedrooms. Harper and Shelton identified him as Shannon Barney 1/16/73. It was learned that Barney had an outstanding Martinsburg Municipal Court Capias and he was then taken into custody. Barney was searched and a small green container was located in one of his pockets. This container had approximately 3.4 grams of suspected heroin in it. The substance was field tested which revealed a positive result for heroin. Barney also had approximately $371.00 in cash in his pocket as well. Based on packaging of the suspected heroin, the large amount of cash located on his person, and other items located in close proximity to him, Barney was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin. Barney was remanded to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment at a later time.

Poss with the Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine

On May 29, 2009, Ptlm. J. Harper, Ptlm. M. Bettis and Ptlm. W. Staub of the Martinsburg City Police Department responded to 317 S. Maple Ave., Martinsburg for a domestic disturbance. During the investigation approximately 12 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an approximate street value of $1,200.00, approximately 5 grams of suspected marijuana with an approximate value of $25.00 and three prescription pills were seized.

A resident of 317 S. Maple Ave. was arrested for possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine and was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg to await arraignment.

The suspect that was arrested is Brian James Grove, DOB: 11-17-89.

Conspiracy to Deliver Marijuana Arrest

On May 28th 2009 at approximately 4:40 PM Martinsburg Police arrested an individual in the 400 block of West Martin Street for conspiracy to deliver Marijuana. This individual was arrested after she allegedly conspired to deliver Marijuana to a confidential police informant during a covert police investigation.

The suspect was arrested without incident and brought to the Martinsburg Police Department for processing. She was later taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate.

Arrested:
Tabitha Nicole Yancey
DOB 12 31 81
305 South Rosemont Ave. Martinsburg WV

More arrests in auto scam

On May 27, 2009, Ptlm. E. Gibbons of the Martinsburg City Police Department arrested Aaron T. Hudson on two counts of obtaining money by false pretense. The warrants were signed by Berkeley County Magistrate W. R. Smith and Berkeley County Magistrate J. Overington. Mr. Hudson is currently incarcerated at the Eastern Regional Jail and is awaiting arraignment on the two charges.

The incidents that led to the charges both occurred in the parking lot of the Martinsburg Mall. One incident occurred on May 10, 2009 were Mr. Hudson stated he could fix the victim’s vehicle for $200.00. The victim stated she only gave Mr. Hudson $120.00 for the alleged repair and the victim added she did not witness Mr. Hudson do anything to her vehicle nor did he have any tools with him.

The second incident occurred on May 13, 2009 were Mr. Hudson again approached a female victim and told her he noticed something wrong with her vehicle as she was pulling into the parking lot. Mr. Hudson told the victim he worked at a local auto parts store and could get the part for half of the price. Mr. Hudson told the victim the part would normally cost $80.00 but he could get it for $40.00. The female victim drove Mr. Hudson to the parts store where Mr. Hudson went inside. The victim stated when Mr. Hudson came out of the store she did not see any kind of parts that were supposed to have been purchased. The victim eventually purchased Mr. Hudson a pack of cigarettes and gave him $40.00 for the part he allegedly bought and fixed her car with.

These two cases were investigated by Ptlm. L. Ruffner and Ptlm. M. Bettis of the Martinsburg Police Department.

Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine and Heroin

On Monday, May 25, 2009, the Martinsburg Police Department was contacted by management of a local hotel in reference to drug activity from an occupied room. Officers responded to the room and located one occupant, identified as Chandra Gray, under the influence of narcotics. Ms. Gray was then arrested in the room on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in Magistrate Court. It was also advised that a second occupant of the room, identified as Don McAllister, was not at the hotel at that time.

A short time later, officers were contacted and advised that Don McAllister had arrived back at the hotel and then had gone to Sheetz, located on West King Street. Officers responded to the Sheetz, made contact with Don McAllister in a vehicle and conducted a search of his vehicle. During the search, officers located approximately 5 grams of crack cocaine and 8 grams of heroin. Mr. McAllister was then arrested and charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine and Heroin.

A search warrant was also obtained for Mr. McAllister’s residence located at 953 Tuckahoe Trail, Hedgesville, which was issued by Magistrate Bragg. Officers from the Martinsburg City Police, West Virginia State Police and the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed the search warrant at the aforementioned location, which yield a firearm and a small quantity of controlled substances.

Arrested:

Don McAllister
953 Tuckahoe Trl, Hedgesville WV
DOB: 01/06/52
Possession with intent to Deliver X 2