What began as an investigation into fentanyl-laced meth and heroin in Bedford led to an arrest and seizure in Roanoke, Virginia State Police reported.
Special agents involved in the Bedford investigation began tracking a suspect, leading them to a location in the 2400 block of Broadway Ave. SW in Roanoke, where he was reportedly operating.
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That suspect, 27-year-old Jayshawn Lamonte Lomax, was present when authorities executed a search warrant at the Roanoke location on May 30.
According to VSP, approximately 1,886 grams of suspected fentanyl, 1,275 grams of meth, and 425 grams of marijuana—with a total estimated street value of $247,000—were seized.
Authorities also reportedly confiscated two firearms and $16,665 in cash.
Lomax, who is being held without bond, faces the following charges:
- Possession with intent to distribute meth
- Possession with intent to distribute heroin
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Possession of a firearm while in possession of drugs
This operation was conducted by the James River Regional Task Force, with assistance from the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and Virginia State Police Special Operations.
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