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Fayetteville Police Seize 1.2 Pounds of Meth in Hotel Room Bust

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Two people are facing felony drug charges after Fayetteville Police say they recovered more than a pound of methamphetamine and fentanyl during a search at a local hotel.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers responded to the Quality Inn after Fayette County Dispatch received a complaint about two individuals staying at the hotel. Police say they believed one of them had an active arrest warrant.

Officers identified the pair as Chris Tucker and Megan Osborne, and confirmed Tucker had an outstanding warrant out of Botetourt County, Virginia.

After obtaining a search warrant for the room, officers reported finding a bag containing approximately 1.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 5.4 grams of fentanyl, and an additional 5 grams of meth.

Tucker is charged with possession with intent to deliver, drug conspiracy, and being a fugitive from justice. Osborne is charged with possession with intent to deliver and drug conspiracy. Police say both were taken to Southern Regional Jail without incident.

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