CRIME
Martinsville, VA - The Martinsville Police Department announced the arrest of eleven suspects on drug-related charges on Thursday, marking a significant step in their ongoing battle against illegal drug distribution in the community.
In a statement, the Martinsville Police Department emphasized the importance of community partnerships in these efforts, stating, "These indictments resulted from the Martinsville Police Department’s continuing effort to fight the distribution of illegal drugs and the harm they do to our community."
The following individuals have been charged:
- **Stephanie Nicole Carter**: Distributing Meth
- **Keith Allan Brim**: Manufacturing Cocaine
- **Ricardo Neville Thawe**: Distributing Meth (2 counts)
- **Nicholas Allen Clouser**: Possession of Meth
- **Misti Diane Williams**: Possession with intent to distribute Meth (3rd offense, 2 counts)
- **Jessica Lynn Beal**: Distributing Schedule I and Schedule II drugs
- **Danielle Renee Chappell**: Possession of Fentanyl
- **Cory Roger Bragg**: Possession with intent to distribute Meth (2nd offense)
- **Buford Leander Preston**: Possession of Cocaine, possession of a scheduled drug while armed, possession of Schedule I/II drug, felony eluding of police
- **Deandra Steven Candy**: Distributing Meth (2 counts), distributing heroin, distributing Fentanyl, possession of firearm while selling Schedule I/II drugs, possession of firearm by a violent felon
- **Leanna Marie Walker**: Distributing Meth (2 counts)
These arrests follow a grand jury's issuance of 30 indictments for various drug-related offenses earlier this week, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating drug-related crime in the region.
For continuous updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Star News.
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