Five Arrested in Major Drug Bust at Martinsburg Stash House
Five Arrested after BCSD Uncovers a “Stash House” and Illegal Drug Activity
The Panhandle News Network | Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Five individuals were arrested in Martinsburg, W.Va., after the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department uncovered a stash house involved in illegal drug activity. Following surveillance of the area, deputies witnessed suspicious vehicle interactions and subsequently conducted a traffic stop on Prem Paryani, who was linked to the stash house. A search warrant led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Among those arrested were Kenneth Mitchem, Meghan Bevilacqua, Kirstin Painter, and Vincent Mahoney, each facing multiple drug-related charges. This operation underscores the importance of community involvement in combatting drug-related crime, as emphasized by Sheriff Rob Blair, according to The Panhandle News Network.
