Reward offered for W.Va. man wanted in federal drug trafficking investigation

UPDATE 2/21/23 @ 10:45 p.m.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a wanted man from Charleston.

Tyjha Ali Watson, who’s in his late 20s, is wanted in a nationwide drug trafficking organization with ties to gangs like the Bloods and Gangster Disciples.

Watson has been on the run since February 2021.

In this case, 11 others have been charged and Watson is the last suspect.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the USMS Tip Hotline at 1-877-WANTED-2 or email the CUFFED Task Force Tip Hotline. All tips are kept confidential.

ORIGINAL STORY 2/2/23

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One of two men from West Virginia wanted by federal officials in a drug trafficking investigation was arrested in California, according to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

Elijah Tariq Figg, 23, of Huntington, was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Investigators say Figg was wanted on a federal indictment related to a DEA investigation into a drug-trafficking organization with ties to the Bloods and Gangster Disciples criminal gangs.

Tyjha Watson, 28, of Charleston, is still wanted by the USMS. He is described as 6 feet and 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. His alias is Zeko Pack Watson.

Investigators say 11 other defendants have been charged in the investigation. Authorities said Watson is the only one who has not been caught.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the USMS Tip Hotline at 1-877-WANTED-2 or email the CUFFED Task Force Tip Hotline. All tips are kept confidential.

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