ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va.Β – Three men from West Virginia were recently arrested in Alleghany County after the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly observed a βhand-to-handβ drug transaction. Sheriff Kyle Moore released the following statement:
βOn July 13, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force was conducting surveillance when a hand-to-hand drug transaction was observed. With the assistance of the Alleghany County Sheriffβs Office, a traffic stop was conducted. Subsequently, 1 ounce of suspected fentanyl valued at approximately $3,000, and 1 gram of Xanax, a handgun, $4,804 in US currency, and a 2008 Dodge pickup were seized.β
According to the statement, the individuals arrested were:
- Triston Daniel Crookshanks, 27, of Gap Mills, West Virginia. He is charged with Distribution of Schedule 1 or 2 drugs, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and Possession of a firearm while possessing Schedule 1 or 2 drugs.
- Ragan Matthew Bostic, 28, of Ronceverte, West Virginia. He is charged with Distribution of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug and Possession of a firearm while possessing a Schedule 1 or 2 drug.
- Richard Andrew Harris, 21, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. He is charged with Distribution of a Schedule 1 or 2 drug and Possession of a Schedule 4 drug without a prescription.
The Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force comprises officers from the Craig, Bath, and Alleghany County Sheriffβs offices, the City of Covington, and the Virginia State Police.
The statement continued, βWe encourage anyone with a drug addiction or who knows anyone needing help with a drug problem to contact the Community Service Board at 540-965-2100.β
To report drug activity, call the Drug Task Force at 540-965-6308 or the Sheriffβs Office at 540-965-1770.
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