Martinsburg Man Charged with Endangering Child

David J. Moore, 33, of Martinsburg, is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges of aggravated assault, strangulation and endangering the welfare of a child.

At approximately 10:44 p.m., April 3, Martinsburg police were dispatched to Moore’s residence.

According to the police criminal complaint, Moore allegedly assaulted his juvenile son in his home. During the altercation, Moore’s punched the 13-year-old in the mouth, pushed him into the corner of a television stand and put him in a choke-hold for approximately a minute.

The victim fled the residence and went to a relative’s house to g...