State police search for wanted felon

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – West Virginia State Police is looking for tips from the public to locate a a man wanted for multiple charges,.

Justin Lee Newbrough, 20, is wanted for felony shoplifting, possession of methamphetamine and petty larceny.

A report from state police says Newbrough entered Marsh Lumber and unlawfully took a pistol from behind the counter. A few hours later he entered the Horizons Church in Mount Clare and took a purse which contained a Ruger 9mm pistol.

Newbrough was arrested that day with both firearms and a plastic bag of suspected meth weighing approx. 1.9 grams by two Harrison County Sheriff Deputies. He has new warrants and was last known to be in Harrison County.

Information can be left by calling 304-627-2300 or if you see Newbrough call 911.