Robbery Suspect Arrested in Charleston

By jagee | Published: February 3, 2012

Shawn L. Gilmore was arrested by Charleston PD just before noon today (2/3/2012).  He will be arraigned by a Magistrate.

He was arrested due to someone recognizing him from the news and seeing him on the west side of Charleston.  They alerted Chas PD.

We also learned that Gilmore was on bond for a drug charge.  Prosecutor’s for Kanawha County are to attempt to have that bond revoked.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

SA Area Man Wanted for Robbery

By jagee | Published: February 3, 2012

Shawn L. Gilmore

Shawn L. Gilmore (41 y.o.a. from St. Albans) is listed as a suspect in two robberies at the apartments at 45 B Street.  On January 28 at about 3:25 pm, a woman who had given him a ride to the apartments said Gilmore knocked her to the ground and tried to take her purse.  When the victim fought back, the suspect allegedly grabbed a bottle of pills from the purse and attempted to flee.  The victim fought again and was again knocked to the ground.   Gilmore fled the area.

On February 2 at about 7:30pm, a 17 year old male said Gilmore attacked him when he was inside an apartment at the 45 B Street apartments.  When the 17 year old fought back, Gilmore allegedly grabbed a hammer and continued the attack.  Gilmore grabbed cash from the victim and fled the area.

Warrants have been obtained on each incident.  Ptl. Phil Bass and Sgt. Phil Smith have each obtained Robbery warrants on Gilmore.

Gilmore also has used the names Shawn Teague, Kenneth Teague, Jason Harris, and Shawn Clark.  He goes by the nicknames of Bro-Man or Brotherman.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Stolen Car Recovered

By jagee | Published: January 26, 2012

Amy L. Johnston

Shortly before 11pm on 1-25-2012, Nitro PD was dispatched to a report of a stolen car at the Nitro Moose Lodge.  The victim reported a woman named “Amy” took here blue, 1993 2-door Saturn Coupe, WV registration 8MJ-740 with no working tail lights.  It was last reported headed east on 1st Avenue (WV Rt 25).

Hearing the broadcast regarding the stolen car, Ptl. Sheila Moore took up a position near the SA/Nitro Bridge in case the car came in to town.  A few minutes later the stolen car in fact came across the bridge and headed east on US 60.  Ptl. Moore activated attempted to stop the car which initially sped up, but pulled on to the Kroger parking lot in the 1400 block of US 60.

Ptl. Moore and other officers confronted the driver who surrendered without further incident.  As she was being handcuffed, the suspect driver admitted to stealing the car and she “drove it like she stole it.”  The victim was brought to the scene and took possession of her car.

The suspect is Amy L. Johnston (26 y.o.a. from Hurricane).  She was processed at SAPD, then taken to the South Central Regional Jail awaiting arraignment on a felony charge of Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.  Her driver’s license has been suspended since 2007.  She may face those & additional charges at a later date.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

SAPD is Testing!

By jagee | Published: January 25, 2012

The City of St. Albans is now taking applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer.  Interested persons may pick them up at the St. Albans City Hall at 1499 MacCorkle Avenue during regular business hours.  Applications MUST be turned in by 4:30 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Returned applications MUST contain a copy of the applicant’s Driver’s License, a copy of the applicant’s High School Diploma or G.E.D., a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, and a copy of the applicant’s DD-214 (if applicable).

The Police Civil Service Commission will be conducting a qualifying Physical Fitness examination for applicants to be Probationary Police Officers for the St. Albans Police Department.  The test will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 9:00 am.  It will begin at the SAPD HQ at 51 6th Avenue.  This test will consist of the WV State Police Academy entry standards of 18 push-ups, 27 sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run in under 15:20.  This is a pass/fail test.

Applicants that pass this will be invited to take the written exam on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 4:30 pm.

If the applicant passes the physical fitness test and written exam, they will be placed on a list.  Extra points may be awarded if the applicant has served two or more years of active military service and has or qualifies for an honorable discharge, two or more years of honorable police experience, or two or more years of college with a major course of study in law, criminal justice, or police administration.

Once a final list is formed, applicants will have to submit to a complete background investigation, complete medical physical, psychological examination, and interviews.  If hired, ALL probationary police officers MUST successfully complete training at the WV State Police Academy at Institute, WV.  This training is mentally, educationally, and physically demanding.  The entry level physical standards are to be considered the MINIMUM standard.  Trainees should expect to perform substantially more physical training during the period at the Academy.

Graduates of the Academy will begin Field Training with an experienced SAPD officer.  All patrol officers work a 12-hour work schedule with every other weekend off.

SAPD furnishes ALL equipment.  SAPD officers enjoy a take-home car program.  SAPD is a civil service department and has it’s own pension plan.

The City of St. Albans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Crash results in DUI warrant

By jagee | Published: January 13, 2012

At about 6:05 pm on Thursday, January 13, a two-vehicle crash happened near the intersection of Kanawha Terrace & Spring Street in St. Albans.  A car driven by Travis Armstead (21 y.o.a. from Charleston) turned left in the path of another vehicle driven by Bryan Brennan (42 y.o.a. from St. Albans).  Both drivers were injured and required transport to the hospital.  The injuries were not life threatening.

While investigating the crash, Ptl. J. M. Dent smelled the odor of alcohol on Armstead, noted his bloodshot eyes.  Armstead admitted he had come from a bar and had drunk at least 5 drinks recently.  He said he’d purchased a 6 pack of beer after leaving the bar, one of which was open in his cup holder.

Armstead fled CAMC General after becoming combative with hospital staff.  He was not under arrest, but Ptl. Dent was in the process of obtaining a search warrant for his blood.  A record check of his license revealed he was Revoked for a previous DUI.  There was no proof of insurance found in the car he was driving either.

A warrant will be obtained for his arrest.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Arrest Made in One Stop Robbery

By jagee | Published: January 10, 2012

Robert Rader

Zachary Fisher

Thanks to tips from the public, SAPD has made two arrests in the One Stop Robbery from January 2, 2012.  Over this past weekend, SAPD investigators were able to confront two men about involvement in the robbery.  Zachary L. Fisher (23 y.o.a. from Charleston) admitted to driving the car.  Robert B. Rader III (22 y.o.a. from Dunbar) admitted to committing the robbery.

Warrants were obtained on the pair for Robbery.  They turned themselves in at SAPD this morning and taken to Kanawha County Magistrate Court for arraignment on the Robbery charges.

Sgt. Mark Burdette and Det. M. K. Elkins were the investigating officers.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Pics from One Stop Robbery

By jagee | Published: January 3, 2012

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Robbery at One-Stop 5th Street & US 60

By jagee | Published: January 2, 2012

A little after 6pm tonight, a white male entered the One Stop convenience store at 5th Street & US 60 and demanded money.  He acted like he had a gun, but none was displayed.  He fled the store after taking cash.

The offender was wearing a black jacket and sunglasses.  He was described as a young white male, in his 20’s.  He fled around the back of the store and got in the passenger side of a car which drove towards 5th Street in the alley behind the store.

The offender did enter the store prior to the robbery, but left because there was a customer inside.  He returned after the customer left and committed the robbery.

Video from the One Stop and area businesses will be examined.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Break-Ins in Hilawn Area of St. Albans

By jagee | Published: December 22, 2011

Over the past 4 weeks, SAPD has taken reports on four B&Es to garages, three burglaries, and one B&E to a supermarket storage building.  These incidents have all occurred in the “Hilawn” area of St. Albans, the 2400-2700 blocks of Monroe Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, the 500 block of Willow Street, and the 600 block of Chesnut Street.

Property taken from the garages & homes were mainly hand tools and power tools.

Because of proximity and other evidence, investigators believe these crimes are related.  Residents are urged to call 911 if they hear anything suspicious around their home.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed

Arrest for Sexual Assault

By jagee | Published: December 16, 2011

David D. Wiley

In mid-November a complaint of a Sexual Assault was made against David D. Wiley (18 yoa from St. Albans).  The principal of the girl’s school notified her mother and SAPD.  After a month long investigation involving a forensic interview of the child by an expert, Mr. Wiley was arrested without incident by SAPD on the early morning of December 15.  Upon advice of the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office he is charged with 2nd Degree & 3rd Degree Sexual Assault.

Mr. Wiley had been staying at the girl’s home temporarily.  He is not a family member.

Since the complaint was made, Mr. Wiley has been staying elsewhere in the St. Albans area.

Sgt. Mark Burdette is the investigating officer.

Mr. Wiley did not make a statement.

Posted in Press Releases | Comments closed