Westover man faces charges in drug investigation

WESTOVER, W.Va. – A Westover man is facing multiple charges after being caught with a large amount of dangerous drugs and a firearm within reach of a teen.

Westover police said while executing a search warrant on the home of Wallace Booth, 29, they located unsecured quantities of schedule I and II narcotics and a firearm within reach of a 16-year-old male. Police also said a schedule I narcotic was found in the teen’s room.

Due to a previous felony conviction, Booth is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Booth has been charged with possession with intent to deliver, prohibited person in possession of a firearm and child neglect creating a risk of injury. Booth is being held in the North Central Regional Jail.