Belmont Co. Drug Task Force Puts Eight Behind Bars Friday

Posted: Updated:

NewsMore>>
Water Boil for Holloway Issued for Tuesday
Water Boil for Holloway Issued for Tuesday
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:47 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:47:57 GMT
A 48-hour water boil has been issued for the entire Village of Holloway, Ohio.This is due to a water line break in the village.According the Mayor of Holloway residents will experience brown colored water
A 48-hour water boil has been issued for the entire Village of Holloway, Ohio.This is due to a water line break in the village.According the Mayor of Holloway residents will experience brown colored water
Murder-Suicide Listed As Cause of Fatal East Liverpool Fire
Murder-Suicide Listed As Cause of Fatal East Liverpool Fire
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:04:05 GMT
East Liverpool Police Chief John Lane confirms that it was Ulrick Estimot, 37 who started the fatal fire that killed him and his three sons. The triple murder suicide occurred on March 17th. Estimot
East Liverpool Police Chief John Lane confirms that it was Ulrick Estimot, 37, who started the fatal fire that killed him and his three sons.
East Wheeling Property Owner Has Big Plans For Old Clay School
East Wheeling Property Owner Has Big Plans For Old Clay School
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:52:51 GMT
In Ohio County, one man is hoping the East Wheeling development project will help propel his own dream into reality. Darryl Baynes bought the old Clay School building on the corner of 15th and Wood streets
In Ohio County, one man is hoping the East Wheeling development project will help propel his own dream into reality. Darryl Baynes bought the old Clay School building on the corner of 15th and Wood streets
Funeral Arrangements Finalized for Former WVU Head Coach
Funeral Arrangements Finalized for Former WVU Head Coach
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-05-22 20:23:54 GMT
Funeral arrangements are now complete for former WVU football coach Bill Stewart, New Martinsville's native son.Stewart died yesterday of a heart attack at the age of 59 while golfing at Stonewall Resort.There
Stewart died yesterday of a heart attack . He was 59 years old.
Coal Forum Meetings slated in West Virginia
Coal Forum Meetings slated in West Virginia
Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 3:33 PM EDT2012-05-22 19:33:50 GMT
The West Virginia Coal Forum, an organization representing both labor and management in the coal industry, will host three forums across West Virginia May 22-24.In Wheeling,Rep. David Kinley,R-W.Va. and
Local legislators , policy leaders. and mining personnel are encouraged to attend.

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio -

Eight people are behind bars tonight thanks to the Belmont County Drug Task Force.

The task force conducted a drug sweep in Martins Ferry today.

Making arrests on charges that all stemmed from cocaine and prescription medication, according to Martins Ferry Police Chief John McFarland.

Seven of those individuals were charged with trafficking and one of them with felony possession.

The individuals arrested were Justin Harvey, Rita Walker, Arthur Harvey,Terrance Thorne, Damon Pernick, Richard Smith, Amanda Smith, Jordan Davis, and Percy Sinclair.

McFarland says they also were able to recover cash, drugs and contraband.

Authorities say other charges are expected to be filed in the future.

The Belmont County Drug Task Force is comprised by an officer from the Shadyside, Martins Ferry, St. Clairsville police departments and Belmont County Sheriffs Office.

McFarland tells 7 News that the arrests made today were a direct result from the Martins Ferry officer's investigation.

The U.S. Marshals also assisted in these arrests.

WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling SteubenvilleBelmont Co. Drug Task Force Puts Eight Behind Bars Friday

Belmont Co. Drug Task Force Puts Eight Behind Bars Friday

NewsMore>>