A Henry County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on May 31 at 4090 Virginia Avenue after observing a vehicle allegedly displaying fictitious tags.
The vehicle was occupied by four people. During the initial investigation, the deputy alleged inconsistencies in the driver’s and passengers’ statements. Based on these observations, he requested assistance from the Martinsville Police Department to utilize their K-9.
The K-9 alerted to the odor of narcotics. Deputies then conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, a Taurus 9 mm handgun, along with multiple pre-packaged bags of suspected methamphetamine, five varieties of pressed pills, various colored powder substances, and various other items consistent with the distribution of narcotics were allegedly located.
During the investigation of this incident, it was determined these items belonged to a passenger.
Terri Lynn Warren, 26, Caswell, N.C., was charged with possession with the intent to distribute a Scheduled I/II substance, possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substance and possession of a concealed weapon in connection with the incident.
Warren is currently held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone who has information about this incident 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 crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
