PHILIPPI, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man is behind bars after kidnapping and allegedly torturing a woman for hours, police say.
According to the Philippi Police Department, on January 24th, 2023, Members of the Philippi Police Department, Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, and The West Virginia State Police investigated a 911 call in the area of the Anglin Run Subdivision in Philippi.
As a result of the investigation Sammy J. Martz was arrested and charged with Kidnapping by the Philippi Police Department.
Martz is alleged to have held the victim against her will and “torture” her for 4 to 5 hours. There was also a substantial amount of Methamphetamine discovered in the residence.
Police say more charges are pending as the investigation continues.
