Two people arrested after traffic stop results in drug bust

WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two men are facing charges after a traffic stop in the Warwood neighborhood Wednesday afternoon led to the discovery of illegal drugs.

Around 2:30 p.m., a Wheeling Police officer stopped a vehicle near Warwood Avenue and North 11th Street. Police said one of the passengers ran from the scene but was located a short time later on Viking Drive.

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During a search of the suspect, the area, and the vehicle, officers recovered illegal drugs, including a large quantity of methamphetamine.

Arrested were Alphonso Curtis Campbell, 22, of Columbus, Ohio, and Kewai Tyrone Hunter, 24, also of Columbus…

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