8/11/09 Officers responded to a shots fired in the 600 block of S. Queen Street at 11:14pm. Officers were told there was a shooting victim at 604 S. Queen Street, the male victim was found on the front porch of the residence. The victim was attended to by EMS personal from Martinsburg Fire Dept. and he was transported to City Hospital .
The victim is Shavar Thompson of 604 S Queen Street Martinsburg WV , age 25 years. Mr. Thompson said he was in the rear yard his home as he was approached by an individual and shot once in the left shoulder . This wound appears to be a thru and thru wound and is non life threatening. The victim said he did not see his attacker, only the muzzle flash of the weapon and said he had no conversation with his attacker. This was a small caliber handgun that was used in this crime and at the time of this release Mr. Shavar was still being treated at City Hospital.
Officers do not believe this was a random shooting and we want to reassure the public concerning this. Anyone with information please call Martinsburg City PD at 304 264 2100 or Crime Solvers at 304 267 4999.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Malicious Wounding Arrest
8/11/09 10:23 pm officers went to 207 N. Raleigh St to a fight involving two males. Officers arrived to find one of the males being attended to by EMS personal from Martinsburg Fire Dept. He was Daniel Callaway , 24 years old. He had obvious facial injuries and was able to say who had attacked him. Witnesses told officers the same information and officers began a search for Matthew Conner of 213 N Raleigh Street Martinsburg WV age 25. This fight was over personal property that had been taken.
Officers located Matthew Conner at 317 W. Martin Street. Conner was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding and was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail .
Mr. Callaway at the time of this press release was still at City Hospital in Martinsburg undergoing treatment for a possible broken jaw and several lacerations to his head and face.
Officers located Matthew Conner at 317 W. Martin Street. Conner was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding and was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail .
Mr. Callaway at the time of this press release was still at City Hospital in Martinsburg undergoing treatment for a possible broken jaw and several lacerations to his head and face.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Battery Arrest
On Thursday, August 6, 2009, at approximately 7:20 P.M. members
of the West Virginia State Police responded to a call for a battery
in progress at 9512 Tuscarora Pike (in Berkeley County).
Upon investigation of responding Troopers, they learned that one
of the parties involved in the incident was an off-duty
City of Martinsburg police officer, John Sherman Jr.
As a result of the investigation conducted by the
West Virginia State Police, a battery warrant was obtained
from Berkeley Co. Magistrate Sandra L. Miller for John Sherman Jr.
Lt. Sherman was arraigned on this battery charge by
Magistrate Miller on Monday, August 10, 2009.
(See Berkeley Co. Magistrate Court for related documents).
In addition to the West Virginia State Police criminal investigation,
the City of Martinsburg Police Department has launched
an administrative investigation into this incident.
Based upon legal guidance by the Municipal Attorney for the
City of Martinsburg, WV, Lt. Sherman has been placed on
administrative leave with pay pending outcomes of these matters.
Issued by: Chief T.C. (Ted) Anderson
of the West Virginia State Police responded to a call for a battery
in progress at 9512 Tuscarora Pike (in Berkeley County).
Upon investigation of responding Troopers, they learned that one
of the parties involved in the incident was an off-duty
City of Martinsburg police officer, John Sherman Jr.
As a result of the investigation conducted by the
West Virginia State Police, a battery warrant was obtained
from Berkeley Co. Magistrate Sandra L. Miller for John Sherman Jr.
Lt. Sherman was arraigned on this battery charge by
Magistrate Miller on Monday, August 10, 2009.
(See Berkeley Co. Magistrate Court for related documents).
In addition to the West Virginia State Police criminal investigation,
the City of Martinsburg Police Department has launched
an administrative investigation into this incident.
Based upon legal guidance by the Municipal Attorney for the
City of Martinsburg, WV, Lt. Sherman has been placed on
administrative leave with pay pending outcomes of these matters.
Issued by: Chief T.C. (Ted) Anderson
Friday, July 31, 2009
Burglary Arrest
On Friday, 7-31-09 at 12:46 AM, Cpl C M Phelps went to the 200 blk of W Race St to help Sgt Ruppenthal who was flagged down by a screaming woman. Phelps arrived and saw two groups of people standing outside. .
Phelps spoke with and identified two of the people as Samantha Riggs and Elvis Artis. Both Riggs and Artis said they were in bed at 222 W Race St when William Pennington entered the house through the unlocked front door and came into the bedroom and began to fight with them. Both Riggs and Artis were assaulted during this confrontation. The fight spilled out into the street and Riggs flagged down Sgt Ruppenthal as he was passing by.
Phelps spoke with and identified two of the people as Samantha Riggs and Elvis Artis. Both Riggs and Artis said they were in bed at 222 W Race St when William Pennington entered the house through the unlocked front door and came into the bedroom and began to fight with them. Both Riggs and Artis were assaulted during this confrontation. The fight spilled out into the street and Riggs flagged down Sgt Ruppenthal as he was passing by.
Pennington said that he was lured to the house with the sole purpose of Artis or some other individual assaulting him. He said he never made it into the residence and was assaulted on the sidewalk prior to making it into the house. Once he was arrested and transported to the police station Phelps advised Pennington of his Miranda Rights . Once he was advised of his rights Pennington again told his story but this time he said he was assaulted once he was inside of the residence at 222 W Race St. Pennington was intoxicated while dealing with him.
Phelps spoke with Riggs and she said she and Pennington were ex-boyfriend-girlfriend. The crime that he committed inside of the residence was domestic battery and battery. A No Trespassing Notice had previously been issued to Pennington on 6-23-09.
Arrested: William M Pennington, 35, of Inwood, WV
Charged with Burglary.
Arrested: William M Pennington, 35, of Inwood, WV
Charged with Burglary.
B and E Arrest
On July 29, 2009, Ptlwn. K.M. Barrett, Pfc. S. Everhart, Pfc. R. Bleigh and Ptlm. J. Luciano of the Martinsburg City Police Department responded to 304 Gussie Avenue, Martinsburg for a breaking and entering in progress. A description of the suspect was given to the officers and the suspect was stopped in the area of Beth Street and Tenino Street in Martinsburg.
The suspect was in possession of a white plastic bag that contained items that were taken from the garage at 304 Gussie Avenue.
The suspect is a resident of 198 S. High Street, Martinsburg, was arrested for Breaking and Entering and was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg to await arraignment.
The suspect was in possession of a white plastic bag that contained items that were taken from the garage at 304 Gussie Avenue.
The suspect is a resident of 198 S. High Street, Martinsburg, was arrested for Breaking and Entering and was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg to await arraignment.
The suspect that was arrested is Daniel Barry Shipley, DOB: 04-09-77.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Drug Suspects Arrested
On July 17th, 2009 an individual voluntarily surrendered himself at the Martinsburg Police Department in the accompaniment of his attorney in regards to an outstanding felony warrant for delivery of a controlled substance (Crack cocaine).
This subject was one of the individuals that police were attempting to locate in regards to the arrest detail performed on July 16th 2009.
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later arraigned by a State Magistrate.
Arrested:
Chad Michael Spaur
DOB 10 23 86
Listing an address of 627 North Third Street Martinsburg WV
Also another individual voluntarily surrendered himself at the Martinsburg Police Department in regards to three felony warrants for delivery of a controlled substance (Percocet).
This subject was also one of the individuals that police were attempting to locate in regards to the arrest detail performed on July 16th 2009
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later arraigned by a State Magistrate
Arrested:
Robert Lee Sparkman
DOB 8 1 46
Listing an address of 220 Reunion Corner Road Gerrardstown WV
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and was arraigned later by a State Magistrate.
This subject was one of the individuals that police were attempting to locate in regards to the arrest detail performed on July 16th 2009.
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later arraigned by a State Magistrate.
Arrested:
Chad Michael Spaur
DOB 10 23 86
Listing an address of 627 North Third Street Martinsburg WV
Also another individual voluntarily surrendered himself at the Martinsburg Police Department in regards to three felony warrants for delivery of a controlled substance (Percocet).
This subject was also one of the individuals that police were attempting to locate in regards to the arrest detail performed on July 16th 2009
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later arraigned by a State Magistrate
Arrested:
Robert Lee Sparkman
DOB 8 1 46
Listing an address of 220 Reunion Corner Road Gerrardstown WV
He was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and was arraigned later by a State Magistrate.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Drug Arrest Operation
On Thursday, July 16, 2009, the Martinsburg Police Department conducted an arrest warrant operation, following an on-going drug investigation within the corporate limits of Martinsburg. As a result of the investigation, 17 persons were sought for drug distribution charges and as of the time of this release, 10 have been arrested. During the operation, a search warrant was executed at 323 South Raleigh Street, Apartment 3, Martinsburg WV, in which the Special Response Team was utilized to gain entry and secure the residence. As a result of the search warrant, Donnell Parker was arrested from the residence without incident on two outstanding warrants and an amount of marijuana was seized.
The Following individuals were arrested at various locations in Martinsburg WV during the operation for drug related offenses:
Dameon Hairston- DOB: 11/06/79- Delivery of Crack Cocaine
Frank Carper- DOB: 06/03/67- Delivery of a Controlled substance
The listed individuals were arraigned at the Berkeley County Judicial Center by Magistrate Harry Snow and were given various bonds. All of the aforementioned persons were remanded to the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond with the exception of Taylor Wasson Jr., Lottie Dodson and Frank Carper Jr. Arrest warrants were previously issued by Magistrate Harry Snow and Magistrate Randy Smith.
The Martinsburg Police Department currently holds active warrants for the arrest of the following individuals and are seeking information on their whereabouts:
Mark King DOB: 05/31/78 (b/m)
The Following individuals were arrested at various locations in Martinsburg WV during the operation for drug related offenses:
Dameon Hairston- DOB: 11/06/79- Delivery of Crack Cocaine
Taylor Wasson Jr.- DOB: 02/14/85- Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance
Edarion Mosley- DOB: 09/15/88- Delivery of Marijuana
Duane Martin- DOB: 08/14/67- Delivery of Crack Cocaine
Donnell Parker- DOB: 09/11/54- Delivery of Crack Cocaine; Delivery of Heroin
Gilbert Shepherd-DOB: 10/30/55- Delivery of Crack Cocaine
Shawn Yates- DOB: 07/14/71- Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance
Moses Saxon III- DOB: 10/26/58- Delivery of Crack Cocaine
Lottie Dodson- DOB: 04/28/43- Delivery of a Controlled Substance X3
Frank Carper- DOB: 06/03/67- Delivery of a Controlled substance
The listed individuals were arraigned at the Berkeley County Judicial Center by Magistrate Harry Snow and were given various bonds. All of the aforementioned persons were remanded to the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of bond with the exception of Taylor Wasson Jr., Lottie Dodson and Frank Carper Jr. Arrest warrants were previously issued by Magistrate Harry Snow and Magistrate Randy Smith.
The Martinsburg Police Department currently holds active warrants for the arrest of the following individuals and are seeking information on their whereabouts:
Mark King DOB: 05/31/78 (b/m)
Mark Perry DOB: 08/06/67 (b/m)
Earnest Spindle Jr DOB: 07/12/72 (b/m)
ARRESTED 7/20/09
Chad Spaur DOB: 10/23/86 (b/m)
Chad Spaur DOB: 10/23/86 (b/m)
ARRESTED 7/17/09
Jimmy Wine Jr. DOB: 02/25/79 (w/m)
Robert Sparkman Sr. DOB: 08/01/46 (w/m)
ARRESTED 7/17/09
Sharnjett Singh AKA: Sarge DOB: 10/21/88 (b/m)
ARRESTED 7/17/09
The Martinsburg Police Department continues to actively investigate drug trafficking offenses within the Martinsburg City limits and seek to arrest those persons involved with its distribution. During the last calendar year (2008), the Martinsburg Police Department made 545 felony and misdemeanor drug arrests. Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking within the Martinsburg City limits is urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100. The public may provide this information anonymously.
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