Berkeley County, WV Arrests & Jail Records

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains arrest records in the county. Requests for arrest records in Berkeley County can be sent to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office at:

Berkeley County Sheriff's Office 1425 North Courthouse Road

Suite 9100

Berkeley, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 228-4468

The Sheriff's Office allows the public to access arrest records online through the Central Records platform.

Martinsburg Police Department is the only police department in the county. The Martinsburg Police Department (MPD) maintains records of persons arrested in the county. Individuals interested in accessing these records can contact the MPD's Office at:

Martinsburg Police Department 125 West Race Street

Martinsburg, WV 25401 Phone: (304) 264-2100

They must provide basic information about the arrest, such as the arrestee's name, location, and date of the arrest. They may also be required to pay a nominal fee to obtain copies of the arrest records.

The Criminal Identification Bureau (CBI) of the West Virginia State Police maintains a centralized database of all criminal records across West Virginia, including those from Berkeley County. Law enforcement and governmental agencies can request criminal records from the West Virginia State Police, provided there is justification to obtain such records. However, every other entity or individual may only request a person's criminal records with the written authorization of the record's subject.

To access criminal records, an eligible record seeker must schedule an appointment with Identogo for fingerprint scanning. They can call them at( 855) 766-7746 or visit their website to schedule an appointment. The Criminal Identification Bureau does not attend to direct background check requests. You can get more information on how to access West Virginia's criminal records on their Criminal Records webpage or call the CBI at (304) 746-2450.

Berkeley County's criminal court records contain records of arrests that led to trials. The Berkeley County Circuit Court handles major criminal cases, and municipal courts hear minor offenses in the county. The Circuit Clerk and clerks of the municipal court maintain these records and the county's criminal court records. Record seekers can visit the courthouses to request criminal court records or call the Circuit Clerk's Office at (304) 264-1918. Alternatively, record-seekers can access the county's arrest records through reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offers faster and more convenient access.