More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison
VADOC announced more arrests linked to a $1.1 million drug smuggling investigation at Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland.
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Martinsville pill mill doctor sentenced for +460 drug charges
Dr. Joel Smithers was sentenced for a drug distribution scheme centered around his Martinsville, VA practice.
Feds involved after Patrick County’s largest meth seizure ever
Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith announced a major arrest connected to the largest meth seizure in county history—an operation that has intensified efforts to dismantle a broader drug network.
Bedford investigation leads to $247K drug seizure in Roanoke
What began as a task force investigation into fentanyl-laced meth and heroin in Bedford led to an arrest and seizure in Roanoke.
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.
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…