Man faces gun and drug charges after ATF investigation in West Willow

Updated story: Confidential informants help ATF, sheriff's deputies in case against alleged West Willow drug dealer

A man is facing federal gun and drug charges after a joint investigation by ATF agents and Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies in Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood.

Roman Whitfield, 34, of Superior Township, was charged today in a federal criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of a firearm and distributing a controlled substance.

Investigators said confidential informants bought a gun, crack and marijuana from Whitfield. Two informants were equipped with audio/video recording devices, records show.

ATF launched the investigation in May after receiving a tip.

This story will be updated.