The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Oct. 23, that led to two arrests and the seizure of suspected fentanyl. The stop uncovered the suspected narcotics inside a vehicle occupied by Rhona Crutchfield, 60, and Amanda Spangler, 44, according to authorities.
Crutchfield was taken into custody on outstanding distribution charges in Henry County, while Spangler was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Information gathered during the stop directed VICE investigators to a residence at 65 South Creek Court in Collinsville. Following the lead, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team executed a search warrant at the South Creek Court residence. The search resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and digital scales, all of which will be analyzed by the Department of Forensic Science in Roanoke.
During the search, investigators located Tiwan Maurice Dillard, 49, of Bassett, inside the residence. Dillard was arrested on an outstanding charge from Martinsville City for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information related to crime investigations. The amount of any reward depends on the information provided.
