On Friday, November 4, 2022, members of the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton
Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force completed an investigation regarding
the trafficking of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine in the Newell, Hancock
County, WV area. This investigation led to a search warrant located at 331
Blossom Avenue, Newell WV. During the search warrant Franklin “Frankie”
Gilbert was arrested for the offenses of possession with intent to deliver and
delivery of a controlled substance and heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine was
seized.
Gilbert is being held at the Northern Reginal Jail, with a bond of
$750,000.00. He was charged with three (3) counts of Possession with intent
to deliver fentanyl, possession with intent to deliver heroin, and possession
with intent to deliver cocaine.
The Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force is
comprised of members of the Weirton Police Department, Hancock County
Sheriff’s Office, Brooke County Sheriff’s Office, West Virginia State Police,
and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Also assisting the investigation was the Hancock County Special RESPONSE
DRUG ARREST MADE IN NEWELL
