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.

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.

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 that was arrested is Daniel Barry Shipley, DOB: 04-09-77.

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.

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

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)

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.

Domestic Battery - 3rd Offense

On July 04, 2009, Pfc. S. Everhart of the Martinsburg City Police Department responded to Franklin Manor Apartments which is on West Martin Street in Martinsburg, for a report of a domestic disturbance. During the investigation it was alleged that 35 year old Jason Shawn Kesner, no fixed address, struck a nine year old female juvenile in the face. Pfc. Everhart placed Mr. Kesner under arrest for domestic battery, third offense.

Mr. Kesner was transported to the Eastern Regional Jail to await arraignment by a Berkeley County Magistrate.

Unlawful Wounding

On July 1, 2009 at 2:05 PM The Martinsburg Police Dept responded to the Berkeley County Rec Center on Woodbury Ave for a Unlawful Wounding Complaint. It was alleged that during a basketball game inside the Rec Center the defendant Lance Washington, age 18 of Martinsburg was trying to shoot the basketball while being defended by Anthony James, age 21 of Charlestown. A foul was called on James and Washington retaliated by punching James in the face with a fist. James was not looking at the time. The punch caused a severe facial injury to James and he was transported to Martinsburg City Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Washington was detained at the scene and placed under arrest for Unlawful Wounding. He was arraigned by a State Magistrate and was later bonded out by a bondsman

Arrested:
Lance Washington
109 Autumn Leaf Dr Martinsburg WV
12/1/90

July 4th Activities

Martinsburg Police Department is issuing this press release in regards to activities at and around War Memorial Park for Independence Day. Law enforcement officers from the Martinsburg Police Department, Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office and West Virginia State Police will be patrolling in and around the Park during the festivities and will be assisted by the Berkeley Co. Deputy Reserves. Officers will patrol on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, ATV and in vehicles. Any criminal violations, (illegal fireworks, public consumption of alcohol, disorderly conduct etc.) will result in arrest or citation AND immediate removal from the park. Officers have been instructed to take a ZERO-TOLERANCE approach to infractions, in order to allow all patrons at War Memorial Park to peacefully enjoy the festivities.

Once again this year the fireworks will be launched from the Townsend property just west of Old Mill and Dry Run Roads and will begin promptly at 9:30 PM. Certain areas of northwest Martinsburg and adjourning areas in Berkeley County will have prohibitions on parking. Signage will be placed designating these areas.

The West Virginia Division of Highways will place variable message boards on Interstate 81 prior to the area of the fireworks, giving advance notice to motorists of the fireworks display. Motorists are not permitted to park or stop along I-81 to observe the fireworks. Police will closely monitor parking and traffic in the area.

Please have a SAFE and happy holiday!

Purse Taken

On Monday, June 29, 2009, Pfc. Burner of the Martinsburg Police Department responded to the 600 block of West Addition Street in reference to a purse that had been stolen from a parked vehicle. A witness was located who had observed a white male with tattoos and being 30-40 years of age, take the purse from the vehicle and get into a blue passenger vehicle. The victim advised that the purse contained a check book, ATM card and driver’s license.

Later on this date, Pfc. Burner was advised that the victim’s bank account had been accessed several times at ATM machines and banking institutions.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are urged to contact Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999 or the Martinsburg Police Department at 304-264-2100.

Suspect:
White male
30-40 years in age
Tattoo on forearms
White mountaineer hat, kaki pants, white shoes,
Blue shirt with logo- “I do whatever the little voices tell me to do”

Suspect Photos

Shots Fired

On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at approximately 0400hrs, officers from the Martinsburg Police Department responded to 5 Wilson Street, located in the Wilson Street Apartment Complex in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located spent shell casings and were advised by several witnesses that an unknown black male had fired several rounds from the residence at another unknown black male. Officers were unable to locate persons involved in the incident but were advised that a fight had taken between the two males in the residence prior to the shooting. It is also not known whether or not any persons had been shot in the incident although officers did not locate evidence that would confirm any person had been struck.

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