NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man was convicted after cocaine, fentanyl, and loaded handgun were found in his possession during apprehension.
On Jan. 31, 2025, the Homeland Security Investigations – High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force located Larry Darnell Dove Jr., 40, who was wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for eluding, assault on a law enforcement officer, possession of Schedule I or II controlled substances, two counts of felon in possession of ammunition and other violations.
According to court documents, Dove attempted to flee as officers approached him and resisted the officers when they apprehended him. During the struggle, officers removed a loaded handgun with an extended magazine from Dove…