Poss w/ the intent to del cocaine / heroin

On Monday, November 24, 2008, the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at a Martinsburg area motel with the assistance of members from the ATF, Martinsburg Police Department and West Virginia State Police.

Upon entry into the room, officers located a sole occupant, Jomo Kenyatta Morris. A search was then conducted in the room that yielded a quantity of crack cocaine and heroin. Mr. Morris was then arrested by the Martinsburg Police Department and was charged with Possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine and Possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Mr. Morris was arraigned at the Berkeley County Judicial Center by Magistrate Humphrey was then given a $100,000 cash only bond. Mr. Morris was then remanded to the custody of the Eastern Regional Jail.

Arrested:

Jomo K. Morris
DOB: 04/29/89
342 Grove St., Newark, NJ

Conspiracy / Poss with Int to Del Marijuana

On Friday, November 14, 2008 at approximately 6:45 pm, Ptlm. English of the Martinsburg Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 block of North Queen. Upon approach of the vehicle, Ptlm. English identified the driver as Richard M. Smith and also detected an odor of marijuana in the vehicle. Mr. Smith was removed from the vehicle and a bag of marijuana was located on his person. He was then placed under arrest and put into the back of the cruiser. A short time later, Ptlm. Albaugh of the Martinsburg Police Department, located a second bag of marijuana in the back seat of the cruiser where Mr. Smith was secured. At that point, Mr. Smith was charged with Conspiracy to Deliver Marijuana and Possession with intent to Deliver Marijuana.

The passenger in the vehicle, identified as Navarre Sowell, was also arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Deliver Marijuana and Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana

The total amount of marijuana seized was over 26 grams and over $2,400 in currency was confiscated. Both men were arrested and taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.

Arrested:
Richard Mark Smith
DOB: 05/23/85
23 Doral Lane, Martinsburg WV

Navarre Sowell
DOB: 05/07/76
393 Universe Drive, Martinsburg WV

Prostitution Arrest

On Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 4:15pm, the Martinsburg Police Department conducted a prostitution investigation utilizing a Confidential Informant. During the course of investigation, a C.I. met with an unidentified black female in the 300 block of South Rosemont Avenue, Martinsburg WV. During the course of conversation, the female solicited sexual favors in exchange for money. A short time later, the female was taken into custody and identified as Breshannon Devereaux. The defendant was charged with Solicitation of Prostitution and was taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment.

Ms. Devereaux is currently on bond stemming from a last week arrest in Martinsburg for Felony Animal Cruelty involving a dog that been kept in a severe state of health.

Arrested:
Breshannon L. Devereaux
DOB: 06/03/75
252 E. Burke St., Martinsburg WV

Fugitive / Poss w intent arrests

On November 17th 2008 Tuesday at 6:05 PM Martinsburg Police executed a search warrant and a fugitive arrest warrant at 400 Bertelli Court, Martinsburg, WV utilizing the Martinsburg Police Department Special Response Team.

The search warrant and fugitive arrest warrant were part of a joint investigation which was conducted with members of the United States Marshal Service, New York City Police Department Homicide Squad , Martinsburg Police Detectives, Montgomery County, Maryland Police Department and members of the West Virginia State Police.

The investigation culminated in the search warrants and arrest warrant after Martinsburg Police detectives were contacted by Deputy United States Marshal Michael Ulrich in regards to a fugitive wanted for homicide that was possibly residing at 400 Bertelli Court Martinsburg WV. Information was gained through the investigation which confirmed the belief that the suspect was indeed at the residence.

The Special Response Team was utilized to make a forced entry to the residence and secure potential suspects inside of the residence. Entry was made by compromising the front door of the residence and two occupants were secured inside.

The fugitive was arrested by Martinsburg Police on a fugitive from justice warrant which was obtained from State Magistrate Joan Bragg. Once inside of the residence police located evidence which indicated that the residence may contain controlled substances and proceeds from the sales of controlled substances. The residence was secured and a second search warrant was obtained and executed for controlled substances and the proceeds from sales of controlled substances. The second occupant of the residence was later arrested for possession with intent to deliver controlled substances (Crack Cocaine).

The fugitive was identified as Geovanny Colon in which a warrant for murder had been secured in New York City in 2007. It was also determined that this subject had previously been listed as a fugitive from the television program “Americas Most Wanted”.

Items seized in the search of the residence were approximately seven grams of Crack Cocaine, $24,184 dollars in currency, fifteen (15) cell phones, some jewelry items and a 42 inch High Definition flat screen television.

Arrested: Geovanny Colon DOB 08 27 81
Listing an address of 614 West 152nd Street New York New York.
Charged with being a fugitive from justice warrant (original charge murder)

Jonathan Kenneth Keeys DOB 06 27 82
Listing an address of 644 Riverside Drive Apartment 3G1 New York New York
Charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (Crack Cocaine)

Both subjects were taken to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a State Magistrate later in the evening.

Felony Animal Cruelty

The Martinsburg Police Dept responded to 252 E. Burke St on Nov 12 at 8:00 pm and assisted Berkeley County Animal Control with an animal cruelty complaint.

A 3 year old Pit Bull was found within the residence and was a victim of malnutrition, neglect and abuse which consisted of taping the dogs mouth closed with duct tape and it was chained in the attic of the house. The dog had open wounds on its nose and mouth. The dog was very underweight and was visibly shaken. Witnesses said the abuse had been going on for several weeks and that the dog had also been beaten.

Arrested in this was the dog owner:

Randall Craig Siford age 33

252 E. Burke St

Martinsburg

Also arrested was Breshannon L. Devereaux Age 33 of 252 E. Burke St.

The dog was turned over to Animal Control and it was taken for treatment for its injuries. The suspects were arrested on Nov 13. Devereaux was arrested at 252 E. Burke St and Siford was later picked up after he was found hiding in the house. Both are charged with Felony Animal Cruelty. The cruelty of the animal was described as one of the top 5 cases of animal cruelty within the City.

Felony Child Neglect and Abuse Arrest

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Det. Lt. G.B. Swartwood arrested Alfonso Sanchez on Felony Child Neglect and Felony Child Abuse, stemming from an incident occurring on or around 10/19/08. In the complaint it is alleged that the defendant knocked over a chair that had contained his 5 month old daughter, causing the infant to be struck in the head. Two days after the incident, doctor’s viewed the child on an unrelated visit and determined that the infant had a fractured skull. Subsequently, the child was transported to the Children’s Hospital where she remained for several days until her release. The child currently is in the care of a Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) representative. The defendant was arraigned before Magistrate Overington and was given a $35, 000 bond.

Arrested:

Alfonso Frank Sanchez
DOB: 04/11/82
120 Eclipse Ct., Apt. 2, Martinsburg WV

Delivery of Controlled Substance

On Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Det. Lt. G.B. Swartwood, Det. S..F. Doyle, Ptlm. D. English and Ptlm. J. Luciano conducted a controlled purchase of narcotics utilizing a Confidential Informant. During the course of the purchase, the Confidential Informant met with an unidentified male and traveled to the 100 block of South Tuskegee Avenue. The unidentified met with a second unidentified male, who was residing at the Rescue Mission, located at 602 West King Street, and received marijuana. The male then returned to the Informant and delivered the purchased marijuana. Subsequently, the male was taken into custody for Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) and identified as Philip Miller, also resident of the Rescue Mission.

A short time, Det. Lt. G.B. Swartwood and Ptlm. Luciano responded to the Rescue Mission and identified the person who had sold the marijuana as Adam Ryan. Mr. Ryan advised that he had sold the marijuana and provided officers with a small amount that he had in his possession. He was cited for Possession of Marijuana and further charges are pending.

Arrested:
Philip Andre Miller
DOB: 01/17/54
602 W. King St., Mtsbg (Rescue Mission)
Delivery of CDS (Marijuana)

Drug / Prostitution Arrests

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Det. Lt. G.B. Swartwood, Det. S.F. Doyle, Ptlm. English and Ptlm. Luciano of the Martinsburg Police Department conducted two controlled purchases of narcotics utilizing a confidential informant. During the first purchase, the aforementioned officers arrested an individual after delivering marijuana to a confidential informant in the 500 block of North High Street. The subject was identified as Edward Jay Cole (DOB: 08/22/60) and was charged with Delivery of a controlled substance. During the second purchase of narcotics, a subject was arrested after delivering cocaine to a confidential informant in the 600 block of North High Street. The subject was identified as Richard L Carey (DOB: 10/07/67) and was charged with Delivery of a controlled substance.

Arrested:

Richard Carey
No Fixed Address

CDS (cocaine)

Edward Jay Cole

167 Fairfax St., Mtsbg

Delivery of CDS (marijuana)

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On Thursday, November 6, 2008, the aforementioned officers conducted a controlled purchase of narcotics utilizing a confidential informant. During the purchase, the aforementioned officers arrested an individual after delivering heroin to a confidential informant in the 500 block of South Raleigh Street. The subject was identified as Thomas Murphy (DOB: 08/09/67) and was charged with Delivery of a controlled substance.

Arrested:
Thomas Murphy
190 Tudor Drive, Inwood WV 25428
Delivery of CDS (heroin)

On Thursday, November 6, 2008, the aforementioned officers conducted an investigation into prostitution within the Martinsburg city limits. During the course of the investigation, 5 women were arrested for solicitation of prostitution. Arrested were Judy Rae Smith (DOB: 02/22/64), Trineka Steward (DOB: 10/07/76), Jennifer Carson (DOB: 10/27/81), Anna Rice (DOB: 03/02/60) and Tasha Schell (DOB: 03/28/81).

ARRESTED:

Tasha Schell

410 S. Tennessee Ave, Mtsbg

Trineka T. Steward

No Fixed Address

Ann Rice

46 Capital Drive, Mtsbg

Judy Smith

144 Caplinger Drive, Mtsbg

Jennifer Carson

207 N. Boundry St., Ranson, WV

Arrest / Child Neglect

On 11 03 08 at 2:40 PM Martinsburg Detectives arrested a suspect on two outstanding felony warrants for child neglect.

These warrants were issued previously by State Magistrate Sandra Miller for two counts of felony child neglect. It is alleged in the warrants that these cases stem from the incident which occurred on October 28th 2008 at approximately 3:06 AM when Martinsburg Police responded to the 300 Block of South Water Street in reference to an abandoned child. Officers arrived at the scene and located a small infant approximately two to three years of age and also a child safety seat which had been left along the sidewalk.

It was also alleged in the warrant that the defendant had an additional four year old daughter at her residence when speaking to the police on 10 29 08. And that the mother and her daughter were brought to the police department were an interview was attempted.

Both infants have been released to a DHHR representative who currently has custody of both children.

The defendant was processed at the Martinsburg Police Department and later arraigned by Magistrate Overington. Her bond was set at $50,000 and she is currently incarcerated in the Eastern Regional Jail in lieu of said bond.

The Martinsburg Police Department would like to thank the news media and the community for their prompt response and concerns.

Arrested: Lanish Antwonette Bailey DOB 11 10 85
501 West King Street Apartment 4 Martinsburg WV