HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Various local, state and federal authorities made dozens of arrests this week in connection with outstanding warrants on a variety of drug and violence charges.
According to Huntington Police, the operation took place from Tuesday through Thursday.
The first phase of the sweep concentrated on the execution of five drug-related search warrants.
Those arrested included:
Dejuana Bass, aka “Nikki”/ “D,” 45, of Columbus, Ohio, was arrest for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after a distribution amount of crack cocaine, digital scales and a .380 pistol was retrieved from her residence on 26th Street during one of the narcotics search warrants.
Jonathan Baker, aka “Chill,” 36, of Macon, Georgia, was arrested at the 26th address as well after he was confirmed to be a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Gregory Bowen, aka “Greg,” 51, Stevie Farnsworth, 23, and Steven Wolford, 29, all of Huntington were arrested in the 3300 Block of Maple Court after a narcotics search warrant was executed at Bowen’s residence. All individuals are facing possession with intent to deliver after approximately 25 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and digital scales were found in the residence.
Xzavier Jackson and Jordan Walker, aka “J-Dub,” were also arrested for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. A narcotics search warrant was executed at their residence in the 300 Block of West 6th Avenue which led to distribution amounts of suspected marijuana, digital scales and more $4,000 in cash being seized.
The department said 37 other individuals were arrested in the second phase of the warrant sweep.
Agencies participating were the Huntington Police Department Barboursville Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the West Virginia Division of Corrections.