Mingo County Prevention Coalition

03/03/2026

02/23/2026

Families, please be advised that the Huntington, West Virginia, Police recently seized narcotics containing M**A and Fentanyl. These substances were disguised as colorful candy and featured popular cartoon characters.

While there are currently no reports of these substances entering our county, we are sharing this image to ensure our community remains informed. We are monitoring the situation closely as a proactive safety measure.

02/18/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Fentanyl-Laced Tablets Shaped as Cartoon Characters

The Huntington Police Department would like to alert the community that yesterday, the Huntington Violent Crime Drug Task Force seized more than 900 multi-colored tablets pressed into the shape of a popular cartoon character. The tablets were molded to resemble an emblem from the "Transformers" series. They were brightly colored and approximately the size of a child’s vitamin, increasing the likelihood that they could be mistaken for candy.

Preliminary field testing conducted by investigators indicates the tablets tested positive for M**A (commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly”) as well as fentanyl, a highly potent and potentially lethal synthetic opioid that has been linked to hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths nationwide.

While M**A itself presents significant health risks, the presence of fentanyl dramatically increases the likelihood of overdose and death. These tablets are commonly distributed and sold as ecstasy in street-level transactions and in club environments. With the addition of fentanyl, even a single tablet may prove fatal.

The Huntington Police Department strongly urges parents and guardians to speak with their children and teenagers about the serious dangers of consuming unknown substances. These tablets are intentionally designed to appeal to younger individuals, and their candy-like appearance poses a particular risk to small children who may unknowingly ingest them.

We strongly urge anyone with information regarding the distribution of illegal substances, drug activity, or other criminal behavior to contact us:

Emergencies / Crimes in Progress: Call 911
​Non-Emergencies (CC911): 304-526-8585
Anonymous Tip Line: 304-696-4444

*A photograph of several of the seized tablets is attached for public awareness and identification purposes."

02/14/2026

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sheepdog SADD students are spreading awareness by posting flyers throughout the school campus to help educate and encourage healthy relationships. Their hope is to shine a light on teen dating violence and promote safe and respectful relationships.

02/12/2026

Mingo County commissioners have dedicated February to raising awareness and preventing teen dating violence, as declared during their meeting on Feb. 2.

02/09/2026

We'll be having a Hidden in Plain Sight training Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. for school staff and parents.

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

CADCA Capital Hill Day. Great day meeting with our state representatives.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Great meeting with fellow West Virginian, Mike Stuart.