On Saturday August 29,2020, The Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force (made up of members from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, WV State Police, Beckley Police Dept, ATF and FBI) executed a search warrant at the Smart Hotel on Harper Road. As a result, 460 grams of crystal meth, 12 grams of heroin, 3 firearms, and $40,000.00 in suspected Drug money were seized. Tyler Hesson and Miranda Duncan were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
On Tuesday September 1, 2020 The Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force (made up of members from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, WV State Police, Beckley Police Dept, ATF and FBI) assisted by the Raleigh Co Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, executed a search warrant at 100 Pitzer trailer park (Pine Street area) in Shady Spring WV. As a result, 105 grams of heroin, 1 firearm, and $2,752 in suspected Drug money were seized. Brandon Corey Mays, Sommer Margaret Kunkle, and Tyrone Van Ness Gwinn were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
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