CRIME
**HENRY COUNTY, Va.** – In a significant drug-related incident, authorities arrested two individuals in Henry County after they attempted to flee from their vehicle just moments before drugs were discovered inside, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
On Wednesday, the HCSO Narcotics Interdiction Unit executed a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by **Charles Rydell Flood Jr.**, 33, with **Elizabeth Taylor Mitchell**, 20, as a passenger. During the stop, both Flood and Mitchell exited the vehicle, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
**Details of the Arrest:**
The sheriff’s department reported that Flood attempted to escape on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies a short distance from the scene. Meanwhile, Mitchell was captured at a nearby Dollar General store.
A K9 unit was deployed, alerting officers to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, leading to a thorough search. During this search, deputies seized several items, including a firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
**Charges Filed:**
Both Flood and Mitchell have been charged with multiple offenses stemming from the incident:
**Charles Rydell Flood Jr. faces the following charges:**
- Probation Violation for Maliciously Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling
- Probation Violation for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
- Probation Violation for Possessing a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and Possessing a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (Franklin County)
- Possessing a Firearm by a Violent Felon
- Possessing a Firearm While in Possession of Schedule I or II Drugs
- Possessing Schedule I or II Drugs with Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine)
- Obstruction/Resisting Arrest
- Driving on a Revoked License
**Elizabeth Taylor Mitchell faces the following charges:**
- Three Counts of Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Possessing Schedule I or II Drugs with Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine)
- Obstruction
Both suspects are currently being held at the **Henry County Adult Detention Center** as the investigation continues.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Henry County to combat drug-related crimes and ensure community safety. The HCSO urges residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
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