Halifax County Sheriff Fred S. Clark has announced that multiple people have been arrested following a joint operation, “Not In Our Backyard,” over the weekend that was organized by the Halifax/South Boston Regional Narcotic & Gang Task Force.
Clark stated that the operation began on February 17 and continued through the weekend. 24 individuals were arrested on outstanding drug charges and pro-active law enforcement. In addition, 10 more subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.
Officers seized suspected methamphetamine and heroin throughout the operation. Additional charges and arrest are forthcoming.
“Methamphetamine, heroin, and other illegal narcotics are having a significantly negative impact on our community as a whole. Our regional law enforcement partners are committed to working with our residents and community partners to reduce the amount of harmful illegal drugs coming into our neighborhoods. We owe it to our children to do all we can to ensure they have the opportunities to succeed without having to worry about addiction and their loved ones’ dependence on these harmful drugs,” commented South Boston Police Chief Bryan Young. “We hope this operation plays a small role in that effort.”
Sheriff Clark further stated that he is hopeful an operation such as this will help prevent drug overdoses and addictions in the community, and he hopes that it will deter people from using or selling illegal narcotics when they see drug dealers going to jail.
Agencies participating in the operation were the Halifax/ South Boston Regional Narcotic and Gang Task Force, Virginia State Police, South Boston Police Department, Halifax Police Department, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. The Halifax/ South Boston Regional Narcotic & Gang Task Force consists of members of the Virginia State Police, South Boston Police Department and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
“Sheriff Clark would like to thank all the agencies involved for coming together with outstanding teamwork in combating illegal drugs throughout Halifax County. In addition, Clark would like to further thank the Halifax County E911 dispatchers and Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority for all of their assistance,” the HCSO announced in a statement.
The following is a list of the arrestees:
Drug Arrests
- Jason Lloyd, 44 of South Boston – 1 distribution of methamphetamine
- James Green, 51 of South Boston – 1 distribution of methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent
- Raine Propst, 25 of South Boston – 1 distribution of methamphetamine
- Laura Fears, 31 of Halifax – 1 distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance, 1 distribution of a schedule III and 2 distribution of a schedule IV
- Kelly Lloyd, 43 of South Boston – 1 possession of Fentanyl
- Christopher Duffer, 43 of Nathalie – 1 distribution of methamphetamine and 1 possession of methamphetamine
- Paul Mabe Jr., 52 of Halifax – 1 distribution of methamphetamine and 1 possession of methamphetamine
- Jaquan Pannell, 22 of Nathalie – 1 distribution of MDMA
- Cynthia Cole, 55 of Alton – 1 possession of methamphetamine
- Jane Powell, 48 of South Boston – 1 possession of a schedule I/II
- Robert Jackson, 31 of South Boston – 1 possession of a schedule I/II
- John Holcombe, 39 of Nathalie – 1 possession of a schedule I/II
- Christina Nicole Baker, 33 of Nathalie – 1 possession of a schedule I/II
- Joe Allred Jr., 56 of Scottsburg – 1 distribution of fentanyl
- Maurice Dance Jr., 22 of South Boston – 1 possession of a schedule I/II
- David Weadon, 35 of Alton – 1 possession of a schedule I/II, 1 probation violation (felony) and 1 misdemeanor eluding
- Brad Tuggle, 45 of Nathalie – 1 possession of methamphetamine, 1 possession of heroin, 1 possession of paraphernalia, 1 felony child neglect and 2 contempt of court
- Clinton Dennis, 40 of South Boston – 1 possession of heroin and 1 driving after license had been revoked
- Lester Nicole Moorefield, 48 of South Boston – 1 possession of schedule I/II
- Amanda Hall, 39 of Vernon Hill – 1 possession of schedule I/II, 1 capias and 1 obtain money by false pretenses
- Jeffrey Farmer, 35 of Halifax – 1 possession of schedule I/II
- Jonathan Andrade, 35 of South Boston – 1 possession of schedule I/II
- Monroe White, 43 of South Boston – 1 possession of schedule I/II
- Amber Hubbard, 30 of Halifax – 4 distribute cocaine, 1 obstruction of justice and 1 fail to appear
Additional Arrests
- Autumn Spisak, 45 of Virginia Beach – 1 probation violation (felony)
- Trevor Wright, 21 of Naruna – 1 probation violation (felony)
- Quaheim Chandler, 23 of South Boston – 2 contempt of court
- Michael Freeman, 47 of Danville – 1 contempt of court
- Ashley Watts, 24 of Halifax – 1 driving under the influence of narcotics
- Jerrell Woods, 35 of Ringold – 1 possession of a concealed weapon, 1 brandishing a firearm and 1 reckless handling of a firearm
- Michael Green, 29 of South Boston – 1 assault and battery and 1 destruction of property
- Mindy Watts, 33 of South Boston – 1 probation violation (felony)
- Dayshawn Wells, 25 of South Boston – 1 probation violation (felony)
- Lionel Best, 44 of Alton – 1 fugitive from justice (NC)
