Man facing multiple charges after two-day investigation

KENOVA, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man is facing multiple felony charges after a two-day investigation, according to West Virginia State Police.

On Friday, troopers say they responded to a brandishing complaint in Kenova.

During the investigation, troopers located the suspect, Skylar M. Larcart, 27, of Kenova, and found a firearm.

Troopers say they were then granted permission to search Larcart’s residence and vehicle. Their search resulted in the finding of a rifle, approximately 25 grams of marijuana and digital scales.

On Saturday, troopers say they also obtained a search warrant at Larcart’s residence.

During this search, investigators found multiple firearms, controlled substances and U.S. currency.

As a result of the investigation, Larcart was charged with 17 counts of persons prohibited from possessing firearms and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Troopers say over the course of the two-day investigation, Larcart accumulated a total of 21 felony charges and three misdemeanor charges.

Larcart is currently being held in the Western Regional Jail on a $20,000 bond.