CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Emmanuel D. Gibson, 34, of Fairmont, West Virginia, has admitted to the possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Westover Police attempted a traffic stop on Gibson's vehicle and Gibson fled, leading to a chase that ended with Gibson's arrest. A vehicle search resulted in the seizure of fentanyl-laced pills, other controlled substances, two firearms, and drug paraphernalia.

Gibson faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A federal district court judge would determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christie Utt is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Westover Police Department.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.