On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, Ptlw. Shanna Spiker and Ptlm. Staub of the Martinsburg Police Responded to 121 South Church Street, Apartment 4, Martinsburg to an ongoing dispute with the female resident’s boyfriend, Jason East. It was then determined that Mr. East was not present in the residence. While at the residence, officers observed items associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine and located a cooking apparatus in a closet.
Based on the findings in the apartment, it was decided to have the building evacuated until the scene could be assessed. After evacuation, agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency in Hagerstown MD were contacted and soon arrived to assist the Martinsburg Police Department. The residence was then secured until a search warrant was obtained.
While assessing the methamphetamine manufacturing materials inside the residence, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department were informed that Jason East had been stopped and arrested by the West Virginia State Police under similar circumstances involving methamphetamine.
On Thursday, February 18, 2010, personnel from the Martinsburg Police Department, DEA, Office of Emergency Services and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection responded back to residence to conduct a search and to remove all materials associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
On Friday, February 19, 2010, Jason East was charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine.
A photograph of Jason East can be obtained via the Eastern Regional Jail’s website at www.wvrja.com
Arrested:
Jason Aubrey East
DOB: 08/30/83
Charge: Manufacturing Methamphetamine
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Missing Person
The Martinsburg Police Department is currently seeking the community’s assistance in locating a person who was reported missing. Kenneth Simpson, age 49, was last seen in the Martinsburg area on January 31, 2010 and has not been seen since. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances regarding Mr. Simpson’s disappearance. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kenneth Simpson are urged to contact Det. Lt. G.B. Swartwood of the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Arson
On Wednesday February 3, 2010 12:15 a.m. officers from the Martinsburg Police Department along with the Martinsburg Fire Department responded to Caribe Auto Repair, at 512-B Wilson Street for a fire. The fire appears to have started in the bed of a pick-up truck parked in front of the business and subsequently spread to the exterior of the building itself. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. The incident is a suspected arson and is currently under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Daytime Burglary
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded to a residence on West Race Street in reference to a burglary that had occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that the residence had been broken into and that items including jewelry had been taken. A witness also advised officers that a subject was observed fleeing the area of the residence.
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, officers conducted a search of the area and were able to locate various items of jewelry that were identified as being from the burglary. Further information was also obtained from witnesses that identified the suspect as being Clifford Lee Hutchinson, AKA: Clifford Lee Burke.
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, a warrant was obtained for Clifford Lee Hutchinson for Daytime Burglary. The warrant was issued by Berkeley County Magistrate Joan Bragg. As of the time of this press release, Mr. Hutchinson has not been apprehended. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Hutchinson’s whereabouts are urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.
Clifford Lee Hutchinson AKA: Clifford Lee Burke
DOB: 07/27/64
Charge: Daytime Burglary
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, officers conducted a search of the area and were able to locate various items of jewelry that were identified as being from the burglary. Further information was also obtained from witnesses that identified the suspect as being Clifford Lee Hutchinson, AKA: Clifford Lee Burke.
On Thursday, December 17, 2009, a warrant was obtained for Clifford Lee Hutchinson for Daytime Burglary. The warrant was issued by Berkeley County Magistrate Joan Bragg. As of the time of this press release, Mr. Hutchinson has not been apprehended. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Hutchinson’s whereabouts are urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100 or Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.
Clifford Lee Hutchinson AKA: Clifford Lee Burke
DOB: 07/27/64
Charge: Daytime Burglary
Felony Destruction of Property Arrest
On November 24, 2009, Ptlm. L. D. Ruffner of the Martinsburg City Police Department arrested Tevin Scott Varney of Union View Lane, Winchester, Virginia for one count of felony destruction of property. This arrest stems from recent thefts from various soda machines around November 22, 2009 in the Martinsburg area where the machines had extensive damage or were totaled beyond repair. 
Monday, December 14, 2009
Multiple Arrests made
On Friday December 11, 2009 at 2100 hours Officers North and Harper of The Martinsburg City Police Department were investigating a suspicious subject near the intersection of West John and Raleigh Street. The officers knew the subject as Arthur Lee Hairston Jr. and were aware that he had an active warrant for Robbery through Berkeley County Magistrate court for an incident that had occurred on August 30th, 2009. While attempting to arrest Hairston, he attempted to flee from the officers on foot. Officers utilized a TASER to subdue Hairston and were able place him into custody. During a search incident to arrest, officers located a loaded FNH 9mm handgun on Hairston’s person. Hairston (31) (a convicted felon) was charged with First Degree Robbery, Felon in possession of a firearm, Fleeing on foot and Obstructing an officer.
Search Warrent Executed
On Friday, December 11, 2009, the Martinsburg Police Department executed a search warrant at a downstairs apartment at 229 South Maple Avenue, following an ongoing drug investigation. The search warrant was issued by Berkeley County Magistrate, Sandra Miller.
The Martinsburg Police Department utilized its Special Response Team to make forced entry into the residence. Once entering the residence, officers were able to locate drug paraphernalia. Two persons were also arrested on unrelated charges as a result of the search warrant.
Arrested:
Ramon Gonzalez Jr.
DOB: 10/19/56
No Fixed Address
Charge: Failure to Appear- Berkeley County Courts
Tracy Myers
DOB: 05/28/69
229 South Maple Avenue, Apt. 2, Martinsburg WV
Charge: Failure to Appear- Martinsburg Municipal Court
False Information
The Martinsburg Police Department utilized its Special Response Team to make forced entry into the residence. Once entering the residence, officers were able to locate drug paraphernalia. Two persons were also arrested on unrelated charges as a result of the search warrant.
Arrested:
Ramon Gonzalez Jr.
DOB: 10/19/56
No Fixed Address
Charge: Failure to Appear- Berkeley County Courts
Tracy Myers
DOB: 05/28/69
229 South Maple Avenue, Apt. 2, Martinsburg WV
Charge: Failure to Appear- Martinsburg Municipal Court
False Information
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