Texas man arrested for suspected drug distribution in Monongalia County

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on Marcus Drive Friday, confiscated a variety of drugs and arrested a Texas man.

Police arrested Jeffery Howard, 21, of Houston, Texas, and confiscated more than 500 MDMA pills, 400 grams of suspected methamphetamine and quantities of cocaine, heroin, cutting agents, packaging materials and scales.

Howard has been charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.