Man charged with possession of synthetic marijuana

A Gilbert man is facing several charges, including possession of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana).

According to a complaint filed on Oct. 29, West Virginia State Trooper J.E. Garren was performing routine road patrol when he observed a silver Chevrolet Cruze traveling at a high rate of speed along Rt. 80. Garren confirmed that the speed of the vehicle was 70 mph in a 40 mph zone using opposite direction stationary RADAR.

Initiating a traffic stop, Garren identified the driver as Travis Shelton Abbott, 23, of Gilbert. While speaking with Abbott, Garren observed two small black baggies of what he knew to be synthetic marijuana lying in the front passenger seat. Abbot reportedly stated to

Garren that the baggies were synthetic marijuana.

Drivers query by Garren showed that Abbott’s operators had been revoked for unpaid citations effective Oct. 23, 2013.

Abbot was charged with possession of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana), driving revoked non DUI and reckless driving. His bail was set at $5,000.

In other Magistrate Court news:

• Dwain Ernest Runyon, 52, was booked on Oct. 22, by the Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies for obstructing and public intoxication. His bail was set at $100.

• Adriene Michelle Robinson, 35, was booked on Oct. 26 by the WVSP for possession of a controlled substance. Her bail was set at $3,500.

• Allen Edward Bryant, 63, was booked on Oct. 26 by the WVSP for operating an ATV on a centerline road and driver’s license revoked for DUI. His bail was set at $1,000.

• Larry David Belcher, 47, was booked on Oct. 27 for public intoxication, obstructing and fleeing on foot. His bail was set at $2,000.

• Edward Golzy Smith, 37, was booked on Oct. 29 for shoplifting 1st offense and obstructing. His bail was set at $3,000.

• Brandon Keith Hatfield, 30, was booked on Oct. 30 by the WVSP for DUI and failure to render aid. His bail was set at $4,000.

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Man charged with possession of synthetic marijuana