ELKINS, West Virginia, Sept. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release:

David Laquan McGowan, 41, of Huntington, West Virginia, has admitted to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.

According to court documents, McGowan was selling fentanyl in Randolph County. During a traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed narcotics hidden in the ceiling of McGowan's car.