Incident Overview
Location: Route 95, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia
Date: Friday (exact date not specified in the report)
Event: Traffic stop conducted by Parkersburg Police Department
Arrested Individuals
Gibraun Gooden, 19, of Akron, Ohio, Jamier Gooden, 22, of Akron, Ohio
Charges: Transporting controlled substances into West Virginia for distribution, Possession with intent to distribute.
Police Action
A K-9 officer was deployed during the traffic stop. The dog indicated the presence of illegal substances inside the vehicle.
Seized Substances
Investigators reported finding 100 grams of suspected heroin and fentanyl,18 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 12 grams of suspected methamphetamine. A small amount of marijuana. Packaging and distribution items consistent with drug trafficking
Context & Implications
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by Wood County law enforcement to combat narcotics trafficking into West Virginia. The mix of substances (heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana) suggests multi-drug distribution operations. Fentanyl, in particular, poses a severe public health risk due to its potency and role in overdose deaths nationwide.