HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says that its ‘Operation Spring Clean-Up’ has resulted in 29 people being arrested on several drug charges.
According to the HCSO, the multi-agency operation was conducted from May 12 to May 14. With the assistance of several law enforcement agencies including the South Boston Narcotic and Gang Task Force, officers arrested 29 people and allegedly seized the following:
- Herion,
- Fentanyl
- Methamphetamine
- Powdered Cocaine
- Marijuana
- two firearms
- Money
The following were arrested:
Dawantaze Lamar Allen from Nathalie, VA,
- Possession of a Concealed Weapon
- Distribution of Marijuana
Clayborn Beverly, listed as homeless
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
- Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Larry Donel Boyd from Clover, VA
- 2 counts of Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance (cocaine)
Davey Gene Comer from Virgilina,VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Derrick Lee Davis from Scottsburg, VA
- 4 counts of Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Jeremy Andrew Elliot from Nathalie, VA
- 2 counts of Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
- 2 counts of Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
- Knowingly Possess of ammunition by a convicted felon
Jarrod Michael Epperson from Brookneal, VA
- 3 counts of Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Jessica Gayle Fallen from South Boston, VA
- 2 counts of Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Sharon Farmer from Halifax, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Bridget Lee Featherston from Alton, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
- Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor
- Obstruction of Justice
Amber Marie Francis from Nathalie, VA
- 2 counts of Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
- 2 counts of Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
- Knowingly Possess of ammunition by a convicted felon
Tiffany Lynn Horsfall from Drakes Branch, VA
- 2 counts of Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
Thomas Edward Jones from Halifax, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
- Driving under the influence
Robert Lee Moore from Crystal Hill, VA
- Possession of Cocaine
Samantha Moorefield from Halifax, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
- Bringing controlled substance into a correctional facility/jail
Willie Nelson Buffalo from Junction, VA
- Distribution of Cocaine
Richard Noel Puckett from Scottsburg, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance (methamphetamine)
- Driving Under the Influence
- Refusal of Blood/Breath Test
- Obstruction of Justice
Timothy Brad Puryear from South Boston, VA
- Probation Violation, Absconded from Probation and Parole
- 2 counts of Distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Fentanyl, methamphetamine)
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession of Paraphernalia
Keisha Nichole Richardson from South Boston, VA
- Possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance (Cocaine)
- 2 counts of Driving While Operator’s License is suspended
Tamara Logan Rowland from South Boston, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (heroin/fentanyl)
- Possession of paraphernalia
Richard Alonzo Royster from Halifax, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (cocaine)
- Chad Michael Shotwell Alton, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (methamphetamine)
Lorie Ann Suarez Halifax, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (cocaine)
Robert C. Wilkerson from South Boston, VA
- 2 counts of Possession of Schedule I/II (cocaine)
Charlie Williams Jr Halifax, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (cocaine)
Marketta Briaun Young from Martinsville, VA
- Possession of Schedule I/II (cocaine)
- Destruction of Property (misdemeanor)
Officers say that some of the arrests were from ongoing task force investigations and others were from outstanding charges.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says that their area has more arrest warrants on file and the operation is continuing.WFXR News will update you with information as details are released.