The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has arrested over 50 people in operation Wicked Spirits.
Sheriff Fred S. Clark stated that numerous people have been arrested following a joint operation during this week that was organized by the Halifax/South Boston Reginal Narcotic & Gang Task Force. 31 people were arrested on outstanding drug charges stemming from months of investigations. Officers seized suspected methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl throughout the operation. Officers also executed search warrants in which suspected methamphetamine, suspected heroin, firearms, suppressors and ammunition was seized. Additional charges are pending.
During the operation an additional 20 subjects were arrested on non-drug related outstanding warrants.
Agencies participation in the operation were the Halifax/South Boston Regional Narcotic and Gang Task Force – VSP Special Agent Jay George Coordinator, Virginia State Police, South Boston Police Department, Halifax Police Department, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority, Person County NC Sheriff’s Office, Durham County NC Sheriff’s Office, E911 dispatchers and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 units. The Halifax/South Boston Regional Narcotic & Gang Task Force consist of members of the Virginia State Police, South Boston Police Department and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Clark stated that an operation of this magnitude takes a lot of time, work and participation from all the agencies involved. Clark would like to thank all the agencies for their collaborated effort and their excellent working relationship as all ways, and especially during this operation. We will continue to be proactive in the fight against illegal drugs that plague our community and across the state.
South Boston Police Chief Bryan Young stated. “I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the Halifax/South Boston Gang and Narcotics Task Force related to slowing the spread of illegal drugs into our community. Our residents deserve a community free from these drugs and the negative effects of their use. Our state and local law enforcement partners do a great job of working together to accomplish that goal.
Following is a list of the arrestees:
Drug Arrest
James Burden Jr., 36 of Halifax – 2 counts of distribution of schedule I/II (fentanyl) 3rd of subsequent offense
Stephanie Powell, 36 of Halifax – distribute schedule I/II (fentanyl)
Joshua Masterson, 28 of South Boston – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine), possess concealed weapon and possession of a firearm while in possession of methamphetamine
James Campbell, 40 of South Boston – distribute schedule I/II (methamphetamine) 2nd offense, 2 counts of possess firearm by convicted felon, possess firearm while distribute schedule I/II (methamphetamine), provide firearm for felon, sell firearm without a background check, possess firearm by non-violent felon and obstruction of justice
Jonathan Tetereau, 41 of Halifax – possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance
Shameka Irby, 35 of South Boston – possession of a schedule I/II (cocaine)
Leroy Hunter Jr., 34 of Alton – 2 counts of possession of a schedule I/II and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance
Mark Brown, 50 of Nathalie – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine) and possess a firearm while in possession of methamphetamine
Michael Jeffreys, 51 of South Boston – possession of a schedule I/II (cocaine)
Dereese Hamlett, 62 of Nathalie – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine)
Stuart Throckmorton, 50 of Halifax – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine)
Michael Farmer, 42 of Roanoke – 3 counts of distribute over 20 grams of schedule I/II (methamphetamine) 2nd offense
Robert Davis, 44 of South Boston – distribute schedule I/II (methamphetamine)
Wesley Dawson, 48 of Alton – capias from original narcotics violation
Marketta Young, 29 of South Boston – capias from original narcotics violation
Laura Price, 36 of Alton – distribute schedule I/II (methamphetamine) over 10 grams, possess firearm while distribute methamphetamine and child neglect
Melanie Hudson, 41 of Halifax – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine)
Christopher Newman, 35 of South Boston – possession of a schedule I/II (cocaine)
William Price, 43 of South Boston – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for possession of schedule I/II (methamphetamine) and felony probation violation
Jonathan Andrade, 37 of South Boston – possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine) and possession of ammunition by a felon
Cody Dawson, 31 of Nathalie – possession of a schedule I/II (heroin), possession of a schedule I/II (codeine), obtain money by false pretense and petit larceny
Timothy Robbins, 36 of Willow Spring, NC – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for possession of a schedule I/II (methamphetamine) and possession of a schedule I/II (fentanyl)
Williams Sellers, 37 of South Hill – distribute a schedule I/II (methamphetamine) over 20 grams
Tae-Ali Freeman, 23 of Halifax – distribute a schedule I/II controlled substance
Jessica Fallen, 31 of Halifax – capias from original narcotics violation
Michael Goad, 50 of Halifax – capias from original narcotics violation
Justin Jones, 34 of Gretna – distribution of a schedule I/II (cocaine)
Tamara Rowland, 43 of Halifax – capias for original narcotics violation
Jason Anderson, 49 of Halifax – possession of schedule I/II (methamphetamine) and possession of a firearm while in possession of methamphetamine
Brooke Harmon, 39 of Altavista – capias for original narcotics violation
Elizabeth Mills, 40 of South Boston – 8 counts possession of a schedule I/II, possess a schedule III controlled substance, possess a schedule IV controlled substance and drive suspended
Additional Arrest (non-drug related warrant service)
Chad Shotwell, 49 of Alton – felony pre-trial violation
Gracie Jones, 40 of Nathalie – grand larceny and capias
Brandy Sizemore, 42 of South Boston – felony probation violation
Jason McKinney, 40 of Halifax – 47 counts of violating an emergency protective order
Charles Keatts, 46 of South Boston – felony pre-trial violation
Tiearra Hill, 26 of Richmond – felony pre-trial violation
Jerry Blackwood Jr., of Richmond – 5 counts of violating an emergency protective order
Brittany Jones, 32 of Scottsburg – malicious wounding
Charles Rigsbee, 49 of South Boston – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for grand larceny and contempt of court
Jonathan Adams, 42 of Nathalie – drive revoked DUI related and capias
Leondrea Tuck, 26 of Halifax – armed burglary, use of a firearm in commission of a
felony (2nd offense), felony credit card larceny, robbery with the use of a firearm and
murder – non capital felony
Randy Jones, 47 of South Boston – non-violent felon in possession of a firearm
Rahgie Ballou, 43 of Halifax – grand larceny
Dallas Hayden, 27 of South Boston – felony probation violation
Allen Brandon, 28 of South Boston – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for auto
theft (grand larceny), felony probation violation and misdemeanor probation violation
Demetrius Ferrell, 45 of Halifax – 2 counts of probation violation, assault & battery and giving false information to law enforcement
Sharon Faulkner, 54 of South Boston – capias
Andrew Dease, 35 of Halifax – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for 2 counts of felony probation violation
Roy Puckett, 33 of Halifax – held in North Carolina awaiting extradition for felony probation violation
Aaron Washington, 30 of Philadelphia, PA – 3 counts of felonious assault, 3 counts brandish a firearm and shoot into an occupied dwelling
