MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A man is dead following a single vehicle accident Tuesday off Apple Harvest Drive. Pending notification of next of kin, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department is not releasing the name of the man who was ejected through the passenger-side window of a work truck after it rolled over in a field off…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Following the resignation of Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey this week, an interim successor was sworn in Wednesday, the same day Harvey tendered his resignation as he moves to his new position as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Stephen Groh has worked for the Prosecutor’s office for…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is responding to public criticism of a recent officer involved shooting. On Sunday, David Edward Browne, 29, of Martinsburg, was shot and killed by deputies after he attacked one of them with a hatchet. Sheriff Rob Blair has reviewed the body cam footage, and while appearing with Captain…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Following his confirmation as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia this week, Jefferson County Prosecutor Matt Harvey has tendered his resignation. In a letter dated Wednesday, October 8th, Harvey said his resignation would be in effect as of that day, Harvey said, “It has been the greatest honor…
BURLINGTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced overnight work that will close some lanes on the interstate in Berkeley County. The left two lanes will be closed on northbound Interstate 81, between mile marker 15 and mile marker 17.5, in Berkeley County, from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, through…
RANSON, W.Va. — A Martinsburg man has been arrested after injuring a police chief in Virginia, carjacking a work van, and leading police on a multi-jurisdictional car chase through parts of Virginia and West Virginia. The Frederick County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office says Middletown Police Chief Gary Benedict answered a call around 9:00 Tuesday morning regarding…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Berkeley County. Deputies say David Edward Browne, 29, of Martinsburg, was shot and killed Sunday by deputies after he attacked one of the deputies with a hatchet. Investigators said Browne had attacked a woman in her driveway early Sunday morning. He then returned home…
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va — A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Charles Town Friday morning, and police have charged the man they believe hit him with attempted murder. Charles Town Police were called to the scene of a crash in the 100 block of North Charles Street just before 9…
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Last week, Governor Morrisey announced he had brokered a deal with the Trump administration to keep West Virginia’s two national parks open during the government shutdown. It was referred to as a “donation agreement” to keep West Virginia’s national parks open for visitors. The price tag for 14 days would be…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Streets in the City of Martinsburg will be getting an upgrade this month. Martinsburg’s 2025 Street Paving Program began today. The City’s contractor, Slonakers Custom Paving LLC, will begin milling and paving Linden Lane, Circle Drive, Caroline Avenue and Stephen Street this week (October 6 through October 10.) Scope of Work: 1.…