Another traffic stop in Rockingham County has resulted in drug charges, and this time deputies say their...

Another traffic stop in Rockingham County has resulted in drug charges, and this time deputies say their investigation continued all the way into the detention facility.

According to Rockingham County Sheriff Billy Parker, the incident happened November 6, 2026, when Sgt. D. Priddy was patrolling the area of US Highway 29 and Business 29 in Reidsville.

Priddy noticed a vehicle displaying an improper registration plate and conducted a traffic stop near Flat Rock Road and Teal Drive.

The driver, identified as 53-year-old Jason Keith Staley of Greensboro, was also found to be driving without a license.

The investigation brought in K-9 Deputy Z. Warner and K-9 Ziva to assist. Deputies reportedly discovered Staley was in possession of illegal drugs.

Staley was arrested and charged with:

Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Staley was taken before a magistrate and issued a $5,000 secured bond.

But the investigation didn't end there.

According to the Sheriff's Office, during the booking process at the Rockingham County Detention Facility, staff became suspicious that Staley was attempting to conceal contraband. He was transported to a local hospital, and authorities say additional charges are expected.

Staley is scheduled to appear in court November 16, 2026.

Sheriff Parker praised Sgt. Priddy, Deputy Z. Warner, K-9 Ziva, Detention Sgt. S. Turner and Detention Sgt. K. Schroder for their professionalism and thorough investigation.

Apparently, what started as a traffic stop over an improper license plate turned into a much bigger investigation — and even the booking process wasn't the end of the story.

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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 10, 2026 8:35 PM.