Sheriff Rick Thompson stated a drug investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit resulted in the arrests of men from Mexico, Arizona, and WV.
Sheriff Thompson stated that the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit began the investigation approximately 6 months ago. Sheriff Thompson stated that due to the circumstances the execution of the search warrant was high risk and the WV State Police SRT was contacted to make entry to the residence.
Sheriff Thompson stated that Brian Uriartes of Arizona, Luis Martinez-Torres of Mexico, Travis Cloninger and Edward Kent Stephens both of Huntington were arrested.
Sheriff Thompson stated that the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit seized several hundred grams of Heroin, Crystal Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine, multiple firearms, cash, and other evidence.
Sheriff Thompson stated that each suspect is facing several felony drug related charges.
Travis Cloninger and Edward Stephens are additionally charged with being felons in Possession of Firearms.
Sheriff Thompson stated that the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West assisted in the case.
Great job !!!! Keep up the great work. Stay safe
Fantastic job guys and please keep up the great effort in getting the drugs off our streets.
Thank you for a job well done. We need these’s dealers off the street.
Too bad they had the wrong adress on the warrant