Weirton pair arrested on drug charges

Posted by rivernews | Mar 2, 2021 | Martins Ferry, Weirton | 0 |

Two men from Weirton were arrested for alleged drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Martins Ferry on Sunday.

Jenard Young, 31, and Craig Elmore, 32, are in the Belmont County Jail on drug charges.

Martins Ferry Police conducted a search on the vehicle and found four plastic bags of suspected cocaine, which weighed over 150 grams.

Photo Credits: WTOV9.com

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