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Tennessee man federally indicted after officers find drugs in Fairmont
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) – A Tennessee man was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday after officers found drugs during a traffic stop in Fairmont.
Kenneth Frye, 51, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was indicted on methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
According to court documents, Frye ran from police during an attempted traffic stop in Fairmont. After a short pursuit, officers found a large amount of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl, officials said.
Frye was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Frye faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison for the methamphetamine charge and faces up to 20 years for each remaining charge, officials said.
The Three Rivers Drug Task Force and the Fairmont Police Department investigated the case.
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