A comprehensive seven-month investigation conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office culminated this week in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, a firearm, and a vehicle in both Jefferson and Berkeley Counties, West Virginia. The operation represents one of the county’s more significant narcotics crackdowns in recent months, emphasizing law enforcement’s commitment to reducing the flow of illegal drugs in the region.
According to officials, deputies executed four coordinated search warrants early Wednesday morning at several locations tied to an ongoing narcotics distribution network. The investigation initially began after community members reported suspected drug activity at a residence on Tally Ho Drive in Kearneysville. Over a two-month surveillance period, investigators observed frequent short-term visits consistent with drug trafficking patterns. This led to a series of arrests related to crack cocaine sales occurring near an elementary school, prompting authorities to expand their investigation into neighboring Berkeley County.
As the operation progressed, law enforcement conducted 20 controlled drug purchases, successfully removing more than 28 grams of crack and powder cocaine from circulation. In total, deputies confiscated approximately 3.5 ounces of cocaine, $4,000 in cash, a handgun, and a 2007 Dodge Nitro believed to have been used in the illicit operation.
Six men were taken into custody in connection with the investigation and are now facing multiple felony charges. Robert McDowell has been charged with distribution and conspiracy; Carlton Stubbs and Reginald Creamer each face distribution charges; Brandon Lee Breeden has been charged with distribution, conspiracy, and possession; while Damon McDowell and Steven Allen are both charged with conspiracy.
Authorities stated that the operation underscores the ongoing commitment of Jefferson and Berkeley County law enforcement agencies to combat illegal narcotics activity. They emphasized that continued cooperation between local residents and law enforcement remains essential to disrupting drug networks and enhancing community safety.
