On Monday, June 24, 2013, the
Martinsburg Police Department responded to Family Dollar located at 1319 Old
Courthouse Square for an alarm. Upon checking the business, all doors were
secure, but Officer Ruffner noticed a white male inside. Officer Ruffner tapped
on the window to get the subjects attention, and the male headed towards the
back of the store. An employee arrived on scene and stated that no one should
be in the store. Officer Ruffner then entered the store and announced his
presence. Officer Fritz was staged to the rear of the store and the male fled
out a back door. Officer Fritz ordered the subject to stop, but the male
continued to run. Officer Fritz attempted to tackle the male, utilized a Taser
and used physical force to try to subdue him. The male continuously fought
Officer Fritz and was grabbing for his gun. The male was able to grab one of
Officer Fritz’s magazines and attempted to hit him with it. Officer Richmond
arrived on scene and was able to assist Officer Fritz in getting the male under
control. The male was identified as Christopher Lewis. He was charged with
Breaking and Entering and Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer.
Arrested: Christopher Shane Lewis
Date of Birth
6-3-89
67 Garden Drive #304
Martinsburg, WV 25404