07-04-2025
Man arrested for multiple charges in Wyoming County
HANOVER, WV (WVNS) — A man was arrested for multiple charges in Wyoming County after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of approximately 160 grams of suspected fentanyl.
According to a press release on the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Aaron Beckett Browning was arrested for the charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl, Fleeing on Foot, Obstructing an Officer, and Possession of Marijuana less than 15 grams.
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The press release stated that members of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office held a traffic stop on Friday, April 4, 2025 in the Hanover area of Wyoming County of a car driven by Browning, after the car was reportedly seen speeding. The car also reportedly had a broken windshield and missing driver's side mirror.
Browning reportedly got out of the car before the law enforcement officer made contact, and after the member of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office spoke with Browning, they saw items bulging in his pockets.
The member of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office attempted a Terry Frisk for safety concerns due to Browning reaching near his pockets, even after being told not to. Browning reportedly became defensive during the Terry Frisk, and backed away before running.
After running, the press release stated that Browning jumped off of a riverbank to try and avoid law enforcement, and hit a rock, allowing the member of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office to arrest Browning.
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Browning was searched, and a plastic Walmart bag with around 145 grams of suspected fentanyl and around $780 was discovered, as well as approximately 15 grams of fentanyl and a digital scale in another of Browning's pockets and $31 in his wallet.
According to the press release, two baggies of suspected marijuana, totaling an estimated 8 grams, another set or digital scales, and two cell phones were found after the car was searched.
A preliminary drug field test kit was used on the suspected controlled substances at the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, and the substances showed positive results for fentanyl. The substances will be sent for analysis and confirmation at the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab.
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