PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Princeton Police Department says a two-month drug investigation has resulted in a felony arrest and the seizure of more than $75,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs, firearms and cash.
According to the department, officers concluded the investigation on Aug. 6 after conducting more than 100 hours of surveillance and targeted enforcement.
The investigation culminated in the execution of a search warrant, one felony arrest, and the seizure of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, two firearms and cash.
Police reported seizing:
- 3.75 ounces of suspected fentanyl
- 1 pound, 4.5 ounces of suspected methamphetamine
- 12 grams of suspected cocaine
- 3.4 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- 10 ounces of suspected marijuana
- Two firearms
- $678 in U.S. currency
The department estimated the street value of the suspected drugs at $75,830.
The investigation resulted in four counts of possession with intent to deliver Schedule I/II controlled substances and one charge of prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Princeton Police Chief Ben Woodard said the case reflects the department’s commitment to investigating drug activity in the city.
“This investigation took two months and more than 100 hours of surveillance to bring to a conclusion. That is the kind of work it takes to build these cases, and that is the kind of work our officers are willing to do.”
Woodard also issued a warning to those involved in drug trafficking.
“Let me be clear: if you are selling fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, or other dangerous drugs in Princeton, we are going to come after you. It may take days, weeks, or months, but we will do the work necessary to identify you, and hold you accountable.”
He said the seized drugs and firearms “will not make it back onto the streets of Princeton” and added that the department will continue making drug enforcement a priority.
“I am proud of the officers involved in this investigation. They put in long hours, stayed with the case, and produced results. The Princeton Police Department will continue to aggressively target those who sell dangerous drugs in our community.”
