The Henry County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a narcotics search warrant at 16 Clarence Martin Road, Bassett, on October 6, and seized suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, an illegally possessed firearm, and ammunition.
Michael Wayne Upchurch, 35, of the home, was charged with possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute weapon of terrorism (Fentanyl), possession of a firearm by violent felon and possession of ammunition by felon.
He is being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
Leslie Rose Upchurch, 35, of the home also was arrested on outstanding warrants, felony revocation of suspended sentence, bail/piece release. She too is being held with no bond in the Henry County Adult Detention Center.
Anyone having information about narcotic trafficking operations is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63- CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information related to a crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information provided determines the amount of reward paid.
Leslie Rose Upchurch