Law and Safety Day Announcement

18^th Annual  Law & Safety Day Recognition Program

          Outstanding individuals who provide important community 

contributions, In the area of law enforcement, fire fighting, and 

emergency medical services will be honored by Martinsburg 

Elks Lodge 778, on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.   

The prestigious ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge, 

121 E. King Street, Martinsburg, and will include testimonials

 by commanding officers for this Year’s recipients.

        Among this year’s representatives are individuals

 from the WV State Police, 167^th Airlift Wing, 

Veterans Affairs, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County 

Sheriff’s Departments, Martinsburg City Police and Fire Departments,

 Charles Town Police, Berkeley Springs Police, Regional Jail,

 Martinsburg Correctional Center and Office of Homeland 

Security and Emergency Management.

 For further information:

Det. Lt. George B. Swartwood, Chairman

2011 Law & Safety Day Ceremony

(O) 304-264-2100 (Martinsburg City Police)

Elks Recognize

Service Excellence

        Elks lodges throughout the United States accept a responsibility in their communities to foster, support and spearhead projects concerned with community involvement.  Accordingly, for the past fifteen years, Martinsburg Elks Lodge778 has conducted a program that recognizes groups and individuals that provide a community service in the areas of law and safety.

     Annually, the Martinsburg Lodge issues an invitation to commanding officers and directors of law enforcement, fire fighting and emergency medical services.  The letter invites these tri-county leaders to submit nominees from their respective department for Law & Safety Day recognition. In addition to a written statement as to why a nominee is selected, the commanding offers are invited to present testimonials at the awards presentation.

     This year’s Law & Safety Day ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at 121 E. King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia.  A delicious buffet will be served on the third floor of the Lodge.  The program, which will follow the meal, will include testimonials and introductions of this year’s award recipients.

Please join us for this year’s ceremony.

Larry Ott, Exalted Ruler

Martinsburg Elks Lodge 778

An Update From the Chairman’s Desk . . . .

     The quality of life in one’s community is, in large part, shaped by those who provide service to others.  All too frequently, these groups and individuals are taken for granted, and are seldom acknowledged in an appropriate manner.

     When a family is awakened in the middle of the night by the sounds of an intruder or the smell of smoke, a prompt response by trained professionals is critical.  When individuals are involved in a serious accident along our highways, caring and attentive help arrives within minutes.  Incidents of this nature are not uncommon in any community.  What is unique in the tri-county area is the degree of expertise with which such occurrences are handled.

     The officers and members of the Martinsburg Elks Lodge 778 take great pleasure in hosting an annual recognition program that focuses on Law & Safety.  Individuals and groups are acknowledged for their dedication, great personal sacrifice, and professionalism.

     This program seeks to bring positive attention to all who, on a daily basis, perform difficult and dangerous jobs in an exceptional manner.  In placing themselves in harm’s way, their professional performance ensures the safety and well-being of citizens in our community.

Det. Lt. George Swartwood

2011 Law & Safety Day Chairman

Drug Arrests on Outstanding Warrants

On Thursday, February 10, 2011, the Martinsburg Police Department arrested Sharon Bagent and James Jackson in regards to outstanding drug related arrest warrants. 

Ms. Bagent was charged with Delivery of a controlled substance (crack cocaine), following a drug investigation in which she sold narcotics to a confidential informant in January of 2011.  Ms. Bagent was arrested at her residence without incident and was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail following an arraignment.

Mr. Jackson was charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (crack cocaine), following a drug investigation in which he sold narcotics to a confidential informant on two occasions in January of 2011.   Mr. Jackson was arrested in Martinsburg without incident and was released after posting bond following his arraignment.  

Arrested:

Sharon Bagent

DOB:  10/25/68

627 W. King St., Apt. 1, Martinsburg WV

Charge:  Delivery of a controlled substance (crack)

James Edward Jackson

DOB:  03/26/62

608 Stubbs Rd, Kearneysville WV

Charge:  2 counts of delivery of a controlled substance (crack)

Search Warrants Executed

On Friday, February 04, 2011, the Martinsburg Police Department assisted the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force (EPFDVCTF) execute a search warrant at 412 Virginia Avenue, in reference to an ongoing drug investigation.  The search warrant was obtained following controlled purchases of narcotics from the residence.  A firearm and several other items were seized as a result of the search warrant.  No arrests were made at this time.

On Friday, February 04, 2011, the Martinsburg Police Department executed a search warrant at 420 Winchester Avenue, Apartment A, in reference to an ongoing drug investigation.  The search warrant was obtained following a controlled purchase of crack cocaine from the residence. 

Arrested during the course of the search warrant was Misty Tarman, who was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine.  Ms. Tarman was found to be in possession of multiple pieces of crack cocaine.

Arrested

Misty A Tarman

420 Winchester Ave, Apt. A, Mtsbg WV

DOB:  08/01/62

Charge:  Possession with intent to deliver CDS

Warrant Obtained for Bank Robbery

On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, the Martinsburg Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Kevin Louis Cyr, in connection with a bank robbery that had occurred on November 5, 2010 at the Mountain Heritage Bank, located within the Martinsburg Mall. 

Kevin Cyr is currently incarcerated in Florida following a bank robbery that he and his accomplice, Sarah Gauvin, committed in Stuart Florida on December 16, 2010.  During the robbery in Stuart Florida, Cyr and Gauvin passed a note to a teller at a local bank, received currency and fled in a grey Ford Mustang bearing Massachusetts registration.  A short time later, local authorities located the vehicle and pursued until stop sticks were utilized to stop the vehicle.  During the course of the pursuit, Cyr pointed a firearm at police on several occasions.  Once stopped, officers used deadly force to subdue the pair, which resulted in Cyr being wounded and Gauvin to be fatally wounded.  Cyr was then taken to a local hospital to receive medical care for his injuries.  The pair was found to be in possession of a bb pistol. 

Following Cyr’s release from the hospital, he spoke to authorities and advised that the pair had been involved in bank robberies in multiple states throughout the United States.  Cyr advised authorities that he and Gauvin had committed a robbery in Massachusetts first, then proceeded to commit a second one in the Martinsburg area and that following the robbery, they then fled to the West Coast. 

Authorities in Stuart Florida and in Martinsburg have been able to confirm and identify photographs of the suspects in the Mountain Heritage Bank robbery as being Kevin Cyr and Sarah Gauvin.

Photographs of the suspects can be obtained at www.martinsburgpd.org under the press release section. 

Charged:

Kevin Louis Cyr

58 Laurel Street, Worchester, MA 10605

DOB:  09/05/74

Charge:  Bank Robbery

Unlawful Wounding

On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the area of Porter Avenue and Mall Drive in reference to a possible shooting.  Initially, officers were advised that a shooting victim was at Wal-Mart but it was quickly determined that the incident and victim were at the aforementioned location, not at Wal-Mart.  Upon arriving on scene, officers located a 16 year old male with an injury to his groin that was later determined to be the result of being shot with a bb gun.  The male was transported to City Hospital for further medical care. 

As a result of the investigation, officers were able to determine that a small red compact vehicle occupied by two white males had driven by the victim and had fired a bb gun from the vehicle, causing the victim to be struck in the groin.  From further investigation, officers were able to identify both suspects.  The first suspect identified was Mason Jones, who admitted to being involved in the bb gun shooting.  Mr. Jones was charged with unlawful wounding and was taken to Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.  The second suspect has not been charged at the time of this release but charges will be forthcoming. 

Officers were also able to recover the bb gun used in this incident. 

Arrested:

Mason David Jones

DOB:  05/18/90

340 Gregory Drive, Mtsbg WV

Charge:   Unlawful Wounding

Armed Robbery

On Wednesday, December 22, 2010, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded to Pizza Hut, located at 1309 Old Courthouse Square, Martinsburg WV, in reference to a robbery that had just occurred.  Upon arrival, it was advised that a store employee had opened the business and had been followed in by an unknown black male.  The employee then told the male that they were not to be in the business as it was not yet opening time.  At that time, the male demanded money from the employee, who complied and provided an undisclosed amount of currency.  The male also advised that he had a firearm, although none were displayed.  The male then proceeded to exit the business via a backdoor and left in an unknown direction. 

The male is described as a dark skinned black male, 6’0 tall, late 20’s or early 30’s and having scruffy facial hair.  The suspect was wearing a dark knit hat, black gloves and a blue jacket. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident are urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.  

Bank Robbery

 On Friday, November 05, 2010 at approximately 10:12am, the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the Mountain Heritage Federal Credit Union, located within the Martinsburg Mall in reference to a robbery that had occurred.  Upon arrival, officers were advised that a white female in her 20’s had approached the teller and passed a note which demanded money.  The teller complied with the demand and gave the female an undisclosed amount of money.  The female was also accompanied into the bank by a white male in his 20’s who stood near the doorway. 

After receiving the money, both subjects exited the bank and proceeded to the parking lot, where it is believed that they entered a grey 2 door sedan with temporary registration.  The pair was observed traveling south on Foxcroft Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding the bank robbery are urged to contact the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.  Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Martinsburg Police Department by email to martinsburgpd@martinsburgpd.org

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