On July 3, 2023, an Alleghany County Deputy conducted a traffic stop at the 8-mile marker on Interstate 64 in Alleghany County. During the stop, the Deputy discovered 16 grams of suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms as well as ammunition.
Arrested were Nicole Kathleen Pennington, age 36, Matthew Wayne Pennington, age 41, and Michael Wayne Sparks, age 37, all of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Nicole Pennington was charged with felony possession of Schedule I or II drugs, possession of a firearm with Schedule I or II drug, and child endangerment.
Matthew Wayne Pennington was charged with felony possession of Schedule I or II drugs, possession of firearm with Schedule I or II drugs, and possession of firearm by convicted felon.
Michael Wayne Sparks was charged with felony possession of Schedule I or II drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of firearm with Schedule I or II drug, possession of firearm by a convicted felon, and felony concealing or destroying evidence.
Matthew Pennington and Michael Sparks are currently held without bond at Alleghany Regional Jail and Nicole Pennington was released on bond.
The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Clifton Forge Forge Police Department.
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