Two arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Botetourt County

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Two people were arrested after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Botetourt County last week, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said.

BCSO said deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2700 block of Lee Highway on April 8. During the stop, a K9 alerted to the possibility of narcotics in the vehicle. Upon searching, law enforcement found around 146 grams of methamphetamine and around $501.

Authorities said two people were taken into custody as a result of this stop:

  • 44-year-old Charles Wright Jr.
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute (3rd or Subsequent Offense)
  • Conspiracy to Distribute
  • 31-year-old Morgan Wood
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute
  • Conspiracy to Distribute

The James River Regional Drug Task Force and the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force assisted in this operation…

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