2 Blue Ridge Task Force investigations closed with arrests
Two months into 2025, and Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force wrapped up two investigations with seizures and arrests.
Tag: drugs
DWR K-9 tracks suspect, drugs found, 5 Martinsville men arrested
A DWR K-9 helped Henry County police track down a fleeing suspect leading to discovery of drugs, guns, and the arrest of 5 men.
Poquoson woman charged for drug smuggling attempt at Haynesville Correctional Center
A Poquoson woman is facing a felony drug distribution charge after a foiled smuggling attempt at Haynesville Correctional Center last fall.
Martinsville, VA doctor convicted of 467 federal drug charges
After 16 hours of deliberation, a jury in the U.S. District Court in Abingdon found Dr. Joel Smithers guilty of 467 counts of federal drug violations.
CBP officers in Norfolk intercept fentanyl destined for Africa
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk found over 4 ounces of fentanyl in a shipment destined for Africa,…
Fentanyl treasure map leads to federal convictions for 2 Virginia men
Two Hampton Roads men pled guilty and are scheduled for sentencing in a case involving a fentanyl treasure map. Ronald…
Leesburg man stopped for public intoxication hit with drug & gun charges
Appearing to be intoxicated landed a Leesburg man in jail facing several drug and gun charges. According to Leesburg Police…
Arrests, drug busts, cash seizures: Wythe Sheriff says expect more
In an effort that’s over a month long and counting, Wythe County Sheriff’s Office said they have been targeting “large…
DEA report: Xylazine in Virginia & other ‘dangerous’ shifts in drug trends
The drug game is changing. Products are becoming more potent. Users often aren’t getting what they think they’re getting. And…
Guns and +$3 million in drugs seized from Bedford, VA pop-ups
This week, Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller made a public commitment to always keep the selling of drugs, including marijuana,…