BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Raleigh County men were arrested in Boone County Monday after West Virginia State Police discovered drugs and firearms during a traffic stop.
According to State Police, Trooper First Class R.L. Johnson and Trooper M.D. Veres responded to the Danville area of U.S. Route 119 on Monday, October 12, following a report of a reckless driver.
Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During their investigation, authorities discovered marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms.
Cameron Yancy, 22, of Beckley, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and providing false information to the Department of Public Safety.
State Police said Yancy also had outstanding warrants from Raleigh County for fleeing and brandishing.
Levi Cook, 29, of Arnett, was also arrested and charged with driving while license suspended, failure to wear a seat belt, possession of fentanyl, possession of marijuana, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and providing false information to the Department of Public Safety.
Both men were transported to Southwestern Regional Jail to await arraignment.
State Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
