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5 Arrested in Drug Bust

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Posted: 7:54 AM May 15, 2008
Last Updated: 7:54 AM May 15, 2008
Reporter: Dave Benton
Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ)--Another drug bust in Huntington puts five people behind bars, and police say they found more than just drugs.

Police also say the public really helped them out with this bust.

Huntington's Violent Crimes Drug Task Force raided 808 5th street Wednesday afternoon.

Police say they found large amounts of crack cocaine, firearms and cash. Police were tipped off by neighbors complaining about increased drug activity.

One lady we spoke with didn't want us to show her face, but she's one of many who live in the area who alerted police. She praises Chief Skip Holbrook's efforts.

“It's scary and exciting to see them cracking down. I give Skip Holbrook a thumbs up for getting them out.”

Several hours later, police led the suspects into magistrate for their arraignment, but none of them wanted to talk.

They are identified as Vernal Wilburn from Cleveland, Saderrick Hillman from Atlanta, Karlenna Chapman, Judy Hopkins and Daniel Leggette also known on the streets as Boo Bam. Those three are from Huntington.

Only one of the five not charged with drug possession is Saderrick Hillman, he's charged with obstructing an officer.

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Posted by: Brian on May 16, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Maybe slick dog should refer to himself as ignorant dog. He is lucky the HPD doesn't enforce grammer laws.

Posted by: bubba army on May 16, 2008 at 08:36 PM
come on people it is obvious that SLICK DOG is makeing a joke. The comment that scares me the most is the one posted by A MOTHER @ 2:59 she is the real idiot. and just think she has kids hopefully they are not as dumb.

Posted by: Bob on May 16, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Slick dog. Learn to speak the King's English if you're going to communicate orally or in written form. Is this a new form of the English alphabet? Take a remedial writing course please. My God!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 16, 2008 at 07:07 PM
11.5 grams and that was major? One word...WOW. That is a straight joke.

Posted by: Bob on May 16, 2008 at 06:42 PM
The fewer drug dealers in Huntington, the better. Way to go HPD. Keep these thugs and animals off the street, and send them up the creek without a paddle. Huntington should consider how Singapore deals with drug traffickers. If you're caught the first time, it's a capital offense-no plea bargains, no technicalities,etc., just a one way ticket to the bone orchard.

Posted by: Wow on May 16, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Slick Dog, my guess is that you don't even have your GED..... any chance your parents had any children that lived? You goo people too... be strong bra! Word to your mother!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 16, 2008 at 03:02 PM
WAY TO GO!!!

Posted by: JC on May 16, 2008 at 01:32 PM
To Michael: Slick Dog is speaking jive. Haven't you ever seen "Airplane"?

Posted by: booger on May 16, 2008 at 12:14 PM
What does "he be noin th law good as polece an me" mean? Sorry, but I don't speak "Street Trash"

Posted by: terri on May 16, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Good job Skip and HPD!

Posted by: Ari on May 16, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Boooo Baaammm, ewwww scarrryyy

Posted by: katy on May 15, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I am glad that the task force and other officers are cracking down. I work for a facility that helps people who are addicted to drugs and other substance and if we can get the cops and other people to help that could mean one less person addicted. And that is our goal to help people over come these issues because whether people believe it or not this is an illness and it is very hard to overcome it. so lets all stick together and reach out b/c one day they will thank you for it

Posted by: michael on May 15, 2008 at 11:11 PM
slick dog, all i can say is wow. i can't read your comment. is that english...

Posted by: lounge fly on May 15, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Wow, I believe the last comment here is probably the most illegible and ignorant grouping of words I have ever witnessed.

Posted by: Slick Dog on May 15, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Bo Bamm he be cool. He be back son, da man he cant hold the bo bam man. bo bam he be noin th law good as polece an me. i be nowin him long time. he goo peopel. be srong bra.

Posted by: n/a on May 15, 2008 at 06:50 PM
meigs county could use a "task force" like the one in huntington! the crack heads and drug dealers here get away with everything.

Posted by: Bev on May 15, 2008 at 04:53 PM
What kind of name of Boo Bam??? If he goes to prison some big guy is gonna call him WHAM BAM. Way to go guys. Keep it up.

Posted by: a mother on May 15, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Thank You HPD,i hope they get all of the drug houses.Down South in Florida I have seen on the new if the Crack-Heads do not open the door they have a bull dozer,this way they eliminate two things at one time.Because you cannot make home home out of Nasty Crack Dens.Do like the South and keep up the job!!!!

Posted by: jamie on May 15, 2008 at 01:49 PM
about time the drug dealers are getting cought this town was going bad until they started busting down but now i acually i feel a little safe now walkin around

Posted by: FRANK on May 15, 2008 at 12:07 PM
EXCELLENT JOB.GLAD YOU ARE GETTING THESE PEOPLE BEHIND BARS.

Posted by: Kathy S on May 15, 2008 at 11:47 AM
THANKS HPD once again YOU guys are doing YOUR job so THANK YOU I just wish the magistrates/judges would put them in jail and KEEP them there like all criminals SHOULD be. More than likely they'll be back out before you officers get back to your HQ like always Police risk their lives & do THEIR jobs going after these thugs, druggies, thieves, murderers, rapists & every other low-life AND they do in on inadequate manpower, funding, equipment etc only to have our "judicial" system & laws let these people back out on the streets among us all yet again. People are sick & tired of it, but no body listens. They continue to let them all out, IF they put them in jail at all. They let them out early IF they do time at all 'cause jails are "overcrowded". So what? They're supposed to be in JAIL, not in a country club hotel so overcrowd them OR spend wasted elsewhere $$$$ to BUILD new jails! Thanks again HPD! Once again, you all have done YOUR job! Good job on your part. Stay safe

Posted by: miKE on May 15, 2008 at 11:14 AM
WHO DID THIS FOR THE H.P.D DONUT GANG? THEY SURLEY DID NOT MAKE AN ARREST ON THEIR OWN. THESE DRUG DEALERS MUST LIKE DONUTS ALSO. SO THE H.P.D. DONUT GANG IS GETTING RID OF THE COMPETITION..

Posted by: Anonymous on May 15, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Way to go everyone. This is proof that team work...with law enforcement and the community pays off...now...keep them in jail!

Posted by: Concerned Citizen on May 15, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Thumbs up to the HPD. Now lets get our lawyers/judges on board and put these hoodlums/thugs away. It seems like all of these arrests are for not b/c these pushers are out a few days later on bond..

Posted by: Crystal Sergent on May 15, 2008 at 10:02 AM
I think what Skip Holbrook is doing in Huntington is wonderful. Finally a police cheif that is gettting something done, it's about time. I've lived in this town my entire life and no police chief that we have ever had has dones as much as him GOOD JOB SKIP!!!! And just to let anyone know who cares, I am not on any campaign committe or anything of that nature, it's just nice to know there is finally someone in office who is trying to get the job done!!

Posted by: JL on May 15, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Boo Bam, his mother must be so proud!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: this on May 15, 2008 at 08:54 AM
why not mention 804 as well

Posted by: Ray on May 15, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Way to go HPD just wanna say good job and keep up yhe good work

Posted by: Joe on May 15, 2008 at 08:07 AM
What a sorry city. I hope HPD cleans them out. No sympathy, no whiny liberal bull $%&&, just clean them out. If they want to whip out the guns and play gangsta, let the SWAT teams do their job, cheaper for the hard working tax payer...

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