Couple accused of having sex while driving a stolen RV intoxicated

Bluefield police say the driver, Matthew McDonnell, admitted to having sex with his female passenger. (Source: WVVA)
Published: Jul. 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM EDT

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA/Gray News) - Two people in West Virginia are facing several charges after an officer says he observed them having sex while driving a recreational vehicle.

Bluefield police say the driver, Matthew McDonnell, admitted to having sex with his female passenger, later identified as Shannon Bryant.

The officer said the RV came back as stolen, and drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle during the traffic stop.

McDonnell is facing charges that include indecent exposure, driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.

Additionally, he had warrants out for his arrest from Bluefield Municipal Court and Tazewell County, Virginia.

Bryant’s charges include receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and indecent exposure.