Man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust, discovery of more drugs at local motel

MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A traffic stop in Mercer County led to the arrest of a Colorado man after police reported finding suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

According to a criminal complaint, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a West Virginia State Trooper stopped a blue Toyota Camry on East Cumberland Road in Bluefield. 

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The driver, identified as 36-year-old Keyon Nesmith of Denver, Colorado, was observed not wearing a seat belt and using a cell phone while driving.

Troopers said Nesmith admitted he did not have a valid driver’s license and initially refused to provide identification. 

He was then detained while officers used a K-9 unit to conduct a search of the vehicle.

The K-9 alerted to the passenger side of the car, and officers said they located a black shoulder bag containing digital scales, baggies, and a clear bag with a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine.

Further investigation led officers to a room at the Economy Inn, where Nesmith was staying. 

Police reported finding a wax-like substance believed to be THC and a bag containing a purple powder suspected to be fentanyl. 

According to the complaint, Nesmith admitted the narcotics belonged to him.

Nesmith was taken into custody and faces multiple drug-related charges. He is currently out on bond.