MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in the Eastern Panhandle to receive updates on infrastructure projects, meet with law enforcement and city leaders, and to view progress on local services, including a drug screening and treatment center.

Senator Capito first met with Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles to discuss the latest on infrastructure, combating the drug crisis, and economic development. They also toured the city’s new police headquarters with Chief George Swartwood. Senator Capito then received an update from the Berkeley County Public Service District to discuss upcoming water system improvement projects. She then toured the Berkeley County Day Report Center to see the new treatment center that serves those struggling with addiction.

“Today was a great opportunity to see firsthand how Martinsburg and Berkeley County are taking the right steps to create safe communities, drive job creation, and make the area a great place to live and raise a family,” Senator Capito said. “I want to thank Mayor Knowles for his leadership, Chief Swartwood for setting a fine example for everyone at the police department, Jim Oullett, who is leading the way to improve the county’s water infrastructure, and Tim Cjaza with the Day Report Center for his efforts to get West Virginians struggling with addiction the help they need. All of their work is truly making a difference in the community.”

Photos from today’s visits are included below:

 

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) tours the new Martinsburg Police Department headquarters with Chief George Swartwood in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

 

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) alongside Mayor Kevin Knowles and members of the Martinsburg Police Department in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

 

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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits the Berkeley County Day Report Center with Director Tim Czaja in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

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