Henry County Sheriff’s deputies with the Office Narcotics Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on July 17, after allegedly observing Billy Joe Plaster as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Kevin Devaughn Smith. Deputies were aware that Plaster had an outstanding capias for his arrest.
During the stop, K9 Zajo was deployed and gave a positive alert on the vehicle, indicating the possible presence of illegal narcotics. A subsequent search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the seizure of multiple illegal substances and drug-related items.
Another passenger, Prince Eric Hanson, was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected fentanyl. All suspected narcotics and related evidence will be sent to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science for analysis.
As a result of the investigation, a 2010 Mercedes was seized, and three people were arrested.
Plaster was charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and a probation violation.
Smith was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.
Hanson was charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.
Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis said, “The Henry County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to disrupting the distribution of dangerous narcotics in our community. I commend the proactive work of our deputies and K9 unit in this case.”
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or submit tips anonymously through the Crimestoppers Program at 63-CRIME (632-7463). Crimestoppers offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in criminal activity.
