Drug Trafficking

Morrisey Signs Lauren’s Law, Stiffening Drug Trafficking Penalties

Penalties for transporting or delivery drugs in West Virginia will increase sharply under a new law signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Increased Penalties For Drug Offenses Passes House Of Delegates

Penalties will increase for drug-related offenses if the Senate concurs with changes made to Lauren’s Law by the House of Delegates.

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Schools, Elections, Drug Penalties: House Judiciary Committee Acts On Wide Spate Of Bills

In a Wednesday morning meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, delegates took action on bills pertaining to classroom decor, election protocol, drug offenses and the oil and gas industry.

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22 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Major Eastern Panhandle Drug Bust 

The investigation yielded 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, of fentanyl, along with cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in assets.

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