In the early morning hours of May 16, 2013 Deputy P. D. Hodge and Sergeant R. D. Mathis of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling in the Marmet area of Kanawha County. They witnessed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Expedition. The male driver was Eugene J. Lobaugh, 27 years of age of Cleveland, Ohio. His girlfriend was also in the vehicle.
Deputy Hodge used his K-9, Jill, to sniff along the exterior of the vehicle. Jill alerted in several areas around the SUV. The occupants were then asked to exit and a search of the vehicle began. Sergeant Mathis located more than two pounds of marijuana, 291 Oxycodone 30 mg tablets. Together the drugs have an estimated street value of $20,860.00. Additionally, $6,312.00 cash was located in the vehicle.
Mr. Lobaugh was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, both felonies. He was taken to South Central Regional Jail to be held until he is arraigned through Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Attached is a copy of his mug shot from this morning’s arrest. As is the case in all criminal arrests, the charges against Mr. Lobaugh are merely accusations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Corporal B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
301 Virginia Street East,
Charleston WV 25301
304-357-0732 / 304-951-7328
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