Main Street Traffic Stop by Harrison County Deputies Sees Discovery of Meth, Fentanyl, and Man’s Arrest

According to WDTV, a man is facing felony drug charges after Harrison County deputies discovered baggies of fentanyl and methamphetamine hidden inside a secret compartment of a metal flask during a traffic stop.

Nicholas Jachelski Jr., 49, has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver meth and possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were patrolling near Main Street in Bridgeport on Thursday, Aug. 13, when they spotted a red Ford F-150 being driven by an individual known to have a revoked driver’s license.

During the traffic stop, deputies had their K9 unit perform a free-air sniff and determined illegal drugs were present, resulting in a search of the vehicle.

Deputies found a metal flask with a concealed compartment in the bottom floorboard of the front passenger seat where Jachelski was seated.

Official reports say the flask contained several baggies that field-tested positive for fentanyl and meth. Officials also found packaging materials and over $300 in cash on his person.

Jachelski Jr. is currently in the North Central Regional Jail with no bond set.

Editor’s Note: Photo from the West Virginia Regional Jail Website.