02/08/2026
Press Release – Mason Metro Police Department - Search warrant executed
On the evening of 2/7/26, at approximately 9:00 PM, members of the Mason Metro Police Department executed a lawfully issued search warrant at 139 Wyatt Street, Mason, WV 25260.
The warrant was served by Chief C. McKinney, Sgt. T. Doss, Patrolman/SRO M. Taylor, Patrolman T. Hannah, and Patrolman C. Gibbs.
During the search, officers located multiple items suspected to be associated with the distribution of controlled substances, including packaging materials, digital scales, and other paraphernalia.
Officers also seized the following suspected controlled substances, pending laboratory analysis:
• Approximately 23.16 grams of suspected ma*****na
• Approximately 0.60 grams of suspected ma*****na
• Approximately 1.20 grams of suspected methamphetamine
• Approximately 2.30 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture
• Approximately 3.76 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture
• Approximately 0.51 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture
• Approximately 7.00 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture
The investigation that led to the ex*****on of this search warrant originated from proactive investigative efforts by Patrolman T. Hannah, whose follow-up and attention to detail resulted in the development of probable cause.
The owner of the residence, Janetta Menendez, was arrested for misdemeanor obstruction and was later charged with felony possession with intent to deliver.
All charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
“Cases like this don’t happen by accident. They come from officers paying attention, following up, and doing the work. That’s exactly what we expect from our department.”
Respectfully,
Chief C. McKinney
