McDowell County man arrested on drug charge

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
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Jul. 13—WELCH — A McDowell County man was facing multiple charges including driving revoked for DUI and possession of a controlled substance after methamphetamine was found in the vehicle he was driving.

The case began when deputies patrolling the Anawalt area of McDowell County about 2:33 a.m. Sunday conducted a traffic stop, according to Sheriff James "Boomer" Muncy.

Deputies learned that Jessie Price, 34, of Anawalt was operating a motor vehicle while revoked for DUI, Muncy said.

"Upon using a K-9, the K-9 alerted to the vehicle to which a large quantity of methamphetamine was found," Muncy stated.

Price was arrested and charged with the following: no seatbelt; expired MVI; expired registration; no insurance; defective equipment; driving revoked for DUI; possession of a Schedule I controlled substance; and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with Intent to deliver.

Price was arraigned before Magistrate Steve Cox and a $30,000 bond was set. Price had not made bond as of Monday.

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