Detroit man charged in Morgantown after drug investigation

MORGANTOWN, W,Va. – A Detroit man is behind bars after being caught with dangerous drugs in Morgantown.

On Wednesday, members of the Mon Metro Drug and Violent Crime Task Force went to serve a search warrant at the residence of Jeffery Motley, 31, on Abigail Court. While en route, agents observed Motley leaving the home and conducted a traffic stop.

During the stop, police said 15 grams of fentanyl and 10 grams of cocaine were seized.

Motley has been charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. He is being held in the North Central Regional Jail in lieu of a $75,000 bond.