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**RCSO PATROL SGT. ARRESTS MOTORIST FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION**

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facebook.com | Nov 5, 2026 3:23 PM

**RCSO PATROL SGT. ARRESTS MOTORIST FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION**

On November 04, 2026, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. D. Priddy was conducting routine patrol in the area of Martinsville Loop when he noticed a vehicle in the parking lot of New Life Chapel Church. Due to the time which was approximately 12:40 a.m. Sgt. D. Priddy stopped to investigate. During that investigation contact was made with 32-year-old Anthony Wayne Adkins (pictured below) and he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and Methamphetamine. Adkins was arrested and taken before the Rockingham County Magistrate where he was issued a $2000.00 Secured Bond, a court date November 12, 2026, and placed in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. Adkins was charged with the following:

-Felony Possession of Methamphetamine -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sheriff Parker continues to applaud his deputies in their proactiveness and professionalism in holding offenders accountable. Sheriff Parker applauds Sgt. Priddy for his vigilance and being observant in this incident and will continue to encourage all his deputies to continue to be proactive in our community in all aspects.

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**RCSO PATROL SGT. ARRESTS MOTORIST FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION** On November 04, 2026, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. D. Priddy was conducting routine patrol in the area of Martinsville Loop when he noticed a vehicle in the parking lot of New Life Chapel Church. Due to the time which was approximately 12:40 a.m. Sgt. D. Priddy stopped to investigate. During that investigation contact was made with 32-year-old Anthony Wayne Adkins (pictured below) and he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and Methamphetamine. Adkins was arrested and taken before the Rockingham County Magistrate where he was issued a $2000.00 Secured Bond, a court date November 12, 2026, and placed in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. Adkins was charged with the following: -Felony Possession of Methamphetamine -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Sheriff Parker continues to applaud his deputies in their proactiveness and professionalism in holding offenders accountable. Sheriff Parker applauds Sgt. Priddy for his vigilance and being observant in this incident and will continue to encourage all his deputies to continue to be proactive in our community in all aspects.
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