09/01/2026
SUSPECT ACCUSED OF VIOLENT CRIMES APPREHENDED FOLLOWING VEHICLE PURSUIT
August 27, 2026 — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Martinsburg Police Department, United States Marshals Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended a suspect accused of violent crimes following a vehicle pursuit that began within the city limits of Martinsburg.
Deputy Jessica Baldridge located the wanted suspect, who was operating a black Jeep Patriot, and initiated a traffic stop while the vehicle was traveling westbound on Apple Harvest Drive. The driver initially stopped. However, as Deputy Baldridge exited her patrol vehicle, the driver fled the traffic stop.
Sergeant Austin Ennis arrived on scene as the vehicle began to flee and initiated a pursuit. The suspect traveled onto Wi******er Avenue, where he turned left into oncoming traffic before turning right onto Bernice Avenue.
The suspect continued at a high rate of speed through a residential area, failing to obey multiple stop signs. The suspect then turned onto Shenandoah Street, drove through a residential yard at the end of the roadway, and continued northbound through the rocks along the railroad tracks. The driver subsequently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a small cluster of trees along the right side of the tracks.
Following the crash, the suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward Apple Harvest Drive. Martinsburg Police Department officers assisting with the incident responded to the area and apprehended the male suspect as he attempted to climb a fence behind the Apple Harvest Sheetz.
Investigators located drug paraphernalia inside the pursued vehicle. During the pursuit, the suspect also threw a G***k fi***rm and a clear bag containing capsules from the vehicle. Both items were recovered by law enforcement and specifically the gun was located in a f***y pack by a member of the United States Marshal’s Service.
As the investigation continued, investigators obtained search warrants for a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn off Viking Way, where the suspect had been staying, and for a residence on Bernice Avenue, an address the suspect had been observed leaving immediately prior to the pursuit.
During the ex*****on of the search warrant at the Red Roof Inn, investigators located am******on, cash, and scales. A fi***rm was also recovered from a residence on Bernice Avenue.
The suspect, identified as Floyd Craig, was also found to be wanted in the State of Maryland for multiple violent offenses. (1st and 2nd Degree Assault/Handgun on person/Handgun used in the commission of a felony/Illegal Possession of a fi***rm/Felon in possession of a fi***rm)
The investigation remains ongoing. Investigators with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office will continue examining the suspect’s possible involvement in other criminal incidents occurring within Berkeley County and surrounding jurisdictions. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
There were three passengers inside the vehicle at the time of the pursuit. Following the investigation, no charges were filed against the passengers.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Martinsburg Police Department, the United States Marshal’s Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their assistance in locating and apprehending the suspect.
“This incident is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together toward a common goal. Deputy Baldridge did an outstanding job in locating this suspect and taking immediate action. Sergeant Ennis, the responding deputies and officers did an excellent job managing what quickly became a dangerous and rapidly evolving situation. The teamwork between the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Martinsburg Police Department, United States Marshals Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement was instrumental in getting this dangerous individual into custody without further harm to our community. I am extremely proud of the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork displayed by everyone involved.”
— Chief Deputy Eric Burnett, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office
ACCUSED: Floyd Craig/33 YOA Black Male from Baltimore, MD
CHARGES: Felon in possession of a fi***rm/Malicious or unlawful assault/Wanton endangerment involving a fi***rm/Fleeing from Law Enforcement/Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I or II narcotic – Property or Surety bond set at $35,000.00
Fugitive from Justice: 1st and 2nd Degree Assault/Handgun on person/Handgun used in the commission of a felony/Illegal Possession of a fi***rm/Felon in possession of a fi***rm – Status: sent to Circuit Court
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The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office welcomes any anonymous tips regarding narcotics violations, wanted persons, or other criminal acts. These tips can be made by calling 304-267-7000 and speaking with a deputy, or by submitting information online at https://berkeleywv.org/FormCenter/Sheriff-11/Drug-Tips-Submission-Form-64
