Clarksburg, W.Va. – A woman wanted on a bench warrant in Marion County is now facing multiple drug-related felony charges in Harrison County after a Saturday search at her residence uncovered significant quantities of controlled substances.
Harrison County Drug Charges
Senior Trooper Isaiah Bowman charged Crystal Michelle Bailey, 42, of Salem, with possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana.
Authorities allege that during the search at Bailey’s Water Street residence, officers discovered:
- A large quantity of suspected crystal meth
- Numerous bags of suspected fentanyl
- A bag of suspected marijuana
- Four digital scales
Bailey appeared before Harrison Chief Magistrate Frank DeMarco, entering a not guilty plea. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Additional Charges in Clarksburg
Authorities also reported other incidents in the area over the same weekend:
- Darin Joseph Rheinhardt, 29, of Salem, has been charged with felony third-offense domestic violence.
- Deputies allege Rheinhardt threw an energy drink at a female inside the Family Dollar in Salem.
- Harrison Deputy Donald Kraemer and Deputy Roger King responded to the incident.
- Rheinhardt entered a not guilty plea before Chief Magistrate DeMarco.
- Dillion Buck Drain, 25, of Stonewood, faces a felony strangulation charge.
- Stonewood Patrol Officer Joseph Michael Matheny reported that Drain allegedly covered a female’s nose and mouth and applied a chokehold during an altercation Friday night.
- Two witnesses reportedly confirmed the allegations.
- Drain also entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate DeMarco.
Court Proceedings and Presumptions
All three individuals—Bailey, Rheinhardt, and Drain—are currently presumed innocent under West Virginia law. Court dates and further proceedings are expected as investigations continue and charges are formally processed.
Community Safety Reminder
Local authorities remind residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and avoid confronting suspects. Harrison County law enforcement emphasizes the importance of community cooperation in keeping neighborhoods safe.
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