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…