Berkeley County, WV – Police Alert: Sheriff Issues Wanted Alert for 5 Individuals, Seeks Public Help

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Berkeley County, WV – Authorities in the Eastern Panhandle are asking for the public’s help today after releasing information on five individuals currently wanted on active warrants by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department.

According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, the suspects are wanted in connection with a range of serious alleged offenses, including assault, indecent exposure, fraud, and the maltreatment of a disabled child. Officials say some of the cases involve repeated or violent conduct, increasing concern for public safety.

The following individuals are currently listed as wanted:

  • Godfrey Nyombi, 35, is wanted for indecent exposure, according to authorities. He is described as a Black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 215 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
  • Francis Kuikoua, 50, is wanted for maltreatment of a disabled child, officials said. He is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown eyes. Hair is listed as unknown.
  • Matthew Thomas Sanders, 29, is wanted on charges of malicious or unlawful assault, according to investigators. He is described as a White male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
  • Michael David Barrett, 55, is wanted for domestic assault (third offense), authorities said. He is described as a White male, 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 280 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
  • Yessenia Lynn Perez, 20, is wanted for unauthorized access of a device with intent to defraud, according to the sheriff’s department. She is described as a female, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 250 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Officials urge residents not to approach any of the individuals. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department at 304-267-7000.

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