CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A traffic stop in Charleston on Thursday morning led to a struggle with a suspect and left three police officers exposed to fentanyl, according to the Charleston Police Department.

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at the entrance of Orchard Manor on Griffin Drive when patrol officers initiated a stop and began a narcotics investigation.

Police say the driver, later identified as Memphis Ross, 24, of Charleston, became combative and resisted officers.

During the altercation, Ross allegedly threw a bag of suspected fentanyl, striking an officer in the chest, while another bag burst on the ground as officers attempted to restrain him.

After a brief struggle, Ross was taken into custody.

Three officers were exposed to fentanyl during the incident.

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