Tuesday, December 14, 2010
West Virginia State Troopers No Longer Employed
WEST VIRGINIA....
State Police Trooper J.R. Martin and Trooper Bruce Helms are no longer employed by the West Virginia State Police following investigations for unrelated incidents in Preston County. Martin's employment ended October 4th. In May, he crashed his cruiser into a guardrail, dropped contact with 911 dispatchers and was found drinking in a fire hall four hours later, while he was on duty and in uniform. Helms' last day was November 5th. In August, Helms was charged with reckless driving, domestic assault and weapons offenses after bumping a woman's vehicle and firing a rifle. His trial is set for February 4th.
State Police Trooper J.R. Martin and Trooper Bruce Helms are no longer employed by the West Virginia State Police following investigations for unrelated incidents in Preston County. Martin's employment ended October 4th. In May, he crashed his cruiser into a guardrail, dropped contact with 911 dispatchers and was found drinking in a fire hall four hours later, while he was on duty and in uniform. Helms' last day was November 5th. In August, Helms was charged with reckless driving, domestic assault and weapons offenses after bumping a woman's vehicle and firing a rifle. His trial is set for February 4th.