A West Virginia man has been arrested after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against him after a traffic stop in Jackson County, earlier this month. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 118 grams of cocaine and 60 grams of marijuana worth approximately $11,800.
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On February 13th, at 6:04pm, troopers stopped a Chevrolet Trailblazer with West Virginia registration for a marked lanes violation on U.S. 35. While interacting with the driver, troopers detected an odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed the contraband.
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The driver, 66-year-old Phillip O. Calhoun of Oak Hill, West Virginia., was incarcerated in the Jackson County Jail and charged with possession of cocaine and trafficking in drugs, both first-degree felonies, and possession of marijuana, a minor misdemeanor.
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If convicted, he could face up to 22 years in prison and up to a $40,000 fine.