Three Roanoke residents arrested after Drug Task Force makes a major drug seizure
Roanoke, Virginia – The Virginia State Police has successfully completed a long-term, multi-jurisdictional drug investigation resulting in the seizure of over one million dollars worth of illicit substances on March 16th.
On Thursday, a coordinated effort by officers from Roanoke, Bedford, Alleghany, and Botetourt counties, along with the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, executed a search warrant at the 1500 block of Riverside Terrace SE in Roanoke, which ultimately led to the discovery of a wide range of illicit drugs and firearms.
The search uncovered 10.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 7.1 ounces of fentanyl, 13 grams of heroin, 30 grams of cocaine, 9.2 ounces of marijuana, 57 doses of Suboxone, and 33.5 doses of prescription pills. Additionally, authorities discovered a staggering 20 firearms, along with $6,647 in U.S. currency. The total street value of the confiscated drugs has been estimated to be around $1,051,367.00.
As a result of these findings, law enforcement officials have made a series of arrests in connection to this operation. 19-year-old Ronnie Edward Niday of Roanoke has been charged with multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II drug.
35-year-old Shawn Michael McCraw of Roanoke has also been arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II drug.
23-year-old Ashley Nicole Bobbitt of Roanoke has been taken into custody and charged with possession of a schedule I/II drug and possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II drug. Currently, all three individuals are being held without bond at the Roanoke Adult Detention Center.
