Summers County, WV (WOAY) – The Summers County sheriff’s office has informed Newswatch of a drive-by shooting.
On Tuesday, June 16, there was a drive-by shooting in the Bargers Springs area of Summers County. On June 17, Deputy J. L. Farmer received a 911 call and started the investigation.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was allegedly related to a drug deal.
Thursday afternoon, during a traffic stop in the Forest Hill area of Summers County, Sheriff Faris and deputies took the suspect, Codie Santanio, of the drive-by into custody with no incident.
During this, deputies found a firearm and what appeared to be meth.
Santanio has been charged with two counts of wanton endangerment, possession of methamphetamine, destruction of property, and firing a weapon within 500 feet of a dwelling.
This investigation is ongoing. If you know anything relating to this, please contact the Summers County Sheriff’s Office at their phone number: (304)-466-7111
