DUBOIS: A DuBois man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Centre County that resulted in the seizure of large quantities of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Joseph Alvin, 41, of DuBois, was arrested after investigators concluded he was transporting narcotics intended for distribution in Clearfield County.

Alvin has been charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to deliver along with related offenses. He is currently being held at the Centre County Correctional Facility after bail was set at $405,000.

Traffic Stop Followed Months-Long Investigation

Authorities said the arrest followed a months-long joint investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigation and the Pennsylvania State Police Troop C Vice Unit.

Investigators determined that Alvin was traveling from the Philadelphia area toward Clearfield County when state troopers conducted a traffic stop in Centre County.

During the stop, law enforcement officers recovered:

  • 337 stamped bags of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $3,370
  • Approximately 907 grams of crystal methamphetamine, valued at roughly $27,000
  • A radio frequency device
  • Drug-related paraphernalia
  • Multiple cellular phones

Officials said the quantity of drugs seized indicates an intent to distribute rather than personal use.

Officials Cite Focus On Rural Drug Trafficking

In a statement, Attorney General Sunday said the arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking networks targeting smaller communities.

“This investigation disrupted the movement of significant amounts of dangerous narcotics into Clearfield County,” Sunday said. “Drug traffickers who attempt to profit from rural communities should understand that law enforcement is actively monitoring activity across the Commonwealth.”

Multiple Agencies Involved

In addition to the Attorney General’s Office and State Police Troop C, several agencies assisted in the investigation, including:

  • Clearfield Regional Police Department
  • Tyrone Police Department
  • Altoona Police Department
  • Additional Pennsylvania State Police units, including a K-9 team

Authorities said the investigation remains active.

Case Moving Forward

The case will be prosecuted by the Centre County District Attorney’s Office.

As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.