Sheriff charges three men after ongoing drug investigation in Henry County

James Dalpino
·1 min read

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men on drug-related charges after serving a search warrant in Martinsville on Tuesday, April 30.

According to the sheriff, deputies, and personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed search warrants at multiple homes on Valentine Court, Preston-Scales Drive, and Ziglar Road. The warrants were related to a months-long investigation into illegal possession, manufacturing, and distribution of narcotics.

During the search, law enforcement allegedly seized:

  • 1.5 pounds of suspect fentanyl

  • Approximately a quarter pound suspected cocaine

  • A quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana

  • Six illegally possessed firearms

  • Three vehicles

  • Undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency

  • Digital scales

  • Packaging materials

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The sheriff’s office says three men have been arrested and charged with the following:

  • Donte Cheron Freeman (aka Leonard Cheron Freeman):

    • Possession of a Schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

  • Pindarius Verdonte Simmons:

    • Possession of a Schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

    • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

    • Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substances

  • Johnny Alphonso Harley

    • Possession of a Schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

    • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

    • Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substances

All three men are currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.

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