Henry County Sheriff’s patrol deputies initiated an investigation into the distribution of narcotics at a home located at 2695 Riverside Drive in Bassett. As a result of the investigation, deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence. The warrant was executed on April 24.
While authorities executed the search warrant, Gregory Ray Meade, a resident of the home, arrived at the property. Deputies tried to direct Meade to pull into the driveway; however, he allegedly drove away, traveling a short distance before entering an adjacent parking lot. Deputies allegedly watched Meade drive toward the wood line at the edge of the lot before returning to the roadway and pulling into his driveway.
During a subsequent search of the area where Meade had driven, deputies allegedly located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine, as well as another bag containing suspected Schedule II pills. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple digital scales and cellular phones, items commonly associated with the distribution of narcotics.
Meade allegedly later admitted to his involvement in narcotics distribution, including methamphetamine, and stated that he discarded the narcotics from his vehicle upon observing deputies.
During the course of the investigation, deputies also determined that children live at the home. Due to the presence of suspected narcotics distribution in the residence, the Martinsville-Henry County Department of Social Services was contacted. Social Services responded to the scene and took custody of the children, who were subsequently placed with a family member.
Meade, 54, was charged Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics.
He is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office remains steadfast in its commitment to aggressively pursue those who distribute illegal narcotics in our community, a release stated. Drug dealers who endanger the safety and well-being of our citizens—especially our children—will be identified, investigated, and brought to justice. We will continue working tirelessly to protect the youth of our community and ensure that Henry County remains a safe place for families to live and thrive.
