Hanover, WV (WOAY) – A Wyoming County man was arrested after deputies find drugs in a traffic stop.
According to a media release from Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office’s, Aaron Beckett Browning was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl, Fleeing on Foot, Obstructing an Officer, and Possession of Marijuana less than 15 grams.
On Friday, April 4, 2025, deputies conducted a traffic stop after receiving reports of a speeding car with windshield damage and a missing driver’s side mirror in the Hanover area of Wyoming County.
The driver identified as Aaron Beckett Browning, allegedly exited the car before making contact with law enforcement. Deputies were then able to make contact speak with the Browning noticing a bulge in his pockets.
Wyoming County deputies attempted to Terry Frisk Browning for safety concerns due to him reaching near his pockets, even after being instructed not to. During the exchange Browning reportedly became combative and backed away before running.
According to the media release, Browning jumped off of a riverbank to get away from law enforcement, and hit a rock, allowing deputies to take him into custody.
Deputies conducted a search and recovered around 145 grams of suspected fentanyl and around $780 was discovered, as well as approximately 15 grams of fentanyl and a digital scale in another of Browning’s pockets and $31 in his wallet.
During a search of Browning’s vehicle deputies also found two baggies of suspected marijuana, totaling an estimated 8 grams, another set or digital scales, and two cell phones.
Deputies performed preliminary drug field tests on the suspected controlled substances at the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office. The substances tested showed positive results for fentanyl.
According to the media release, the substances will be sent to the West Virginia State Po
lice Crime Lab for analysis and confirmation.
