SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – During the late evening hours of June 16, a drive-by shooting was reported in the Barger Springs area of Summers County, leading to the arrest of a suspect on multiple charges, according to the Summers County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputy J.L. Farmer received a 911 call about the incident on June 17 and launched an investigation. Authorities said investigators determined the shooting was allegedly connected to a narcotics transaction and identified a person of interest during the investigation.
On the afternoon of June 18, Sheriff Justin Faris and deputies conducted a felony traffic stop in the Forest Hill area of Summers County, where they took Codie Santanio into custody without incident.
According to the sheriff’s department, deputies recovered a firearm and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine during the traffic stop.
Santanio has been charged with two counts of wanton endangerment, possession of methamphetamine, destruction of property and firing a weapon within 500 feet of a dwelling.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the sheriff’s department said additional charges could be filed as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Summers County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy J.L. Farmer is the lead investigator.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
