19-05-2025
Felon from Detroit charged after allegedly brandishing firearm at victim in Mon County
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — A convicted felon from Detroit has been charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a victim and conspiring to sell drugs in Monongalia County.
On May 16, deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of brandishing taking place at an apartment Van Voohirs Road in Morgantown, according to a criminal complaint.
When deputies arrived, they spoke with the victim who said that Daron Buford, 34, of Detroit, Michigan, who 'pulled a gun out on him and racked the slide, causing a live round to leave the chamber of the handgun,' deputies said.
Deputies then located a .45 caliber 'Blazer round' near the rear driver's side tire of a vehicle which Buford was 'allegedly driving' and were able to obtain a search warrant for the apartment to locate Buford and the firearm, according to the complaint.
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During that time, deputies found a gun in a closet 'that had the same ammunition that was found outside in the parking lot'; Buford was previously convicted of a felony, thus prohibiting him from owning firearms, according to the complaint.
Also in the residence, deputies located 'multiple' containers of methamphetamine and heroin, as well as packaging materials and sets of scales, deputies said.
Buford has been charged with wanton endangerment, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and drug conspiracy. He is being held in North Central Regional Jail $60,000 bond.
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