No person shall, when required by the Police Chief or any other officer, refuse or neglect to assist him or her in the execution of his or her office in a criminal case, in the preservation of the peace or in the apprehension or securing of any person for a breach of the peace or in any case of escape or rescue. (W.Va. Code § 61-5-14) (1986 Code, § 501.01) Penalty, see § 130.99