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From left to right are, top row, Sherman Carroll, Christy Wall and Sean Hancock. Middle row, left to right, are Glen Watkins, Stephen Nicely and Angela Hoke. Bottom row, Quinton Cox and materials confiscated after search warrants were executed.

Drug Task Force Arrests Several On Drugs, Paraphenalia Here

 
Covington, VA (June 6, 2024) - On June 3, 2024 the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team executed multiple narcotic search warrants in the Dolly Ann Area of Alleghany County. The first warrant was served at 196 Valley Brook Lane and resulted in the following items being seized:

48 grams of Cocaine and 25 grams of Crack Cocaine valued at $8,360

1.5 lbs of marijuana valued at $6,900

Scales and packaging material along with ammunition.

In addition to these items $1,684 in cash was seized.

Arrested at the scene was:

Sherman Carroll (64) of 196 Valley Brook Lane, Covington, VA. His charges consisted of:

Possess schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute, after being convicted 2 or more times.

Knowingly possess ammunition after being convicted of a felony

Possess with intent to distribute more than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of marijuana

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Christy Lynn Wall (47) of 196 Valley Brook Lane, Covington

Possess schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute, after being convicted 2 or more times.

Knowingly possess ammunition after being convicted of a felony

Possess with intent to distribute more than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of marijuana

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Sean Keatin Hancock (39) 85 Buckeye Circle, Columbus Ohio

Possess schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

Possess more than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of marijuana

Attempt to destroy evidence regarding a felony offense

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Glenn Watkins (62) 196 Valley Brook Lane, Covington

Possess schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

Possess more than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of marijuana

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Stephen Wayne Nicely (57) 2716 Jackson River Road, Covington

Possess schedule I or II drug with intent to distribute

Possess more than one ounce but less than 5 lbs of marijuana

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The Second Search warrant was at 1003 Julian Drive, Covington.

The following items were seized from that residence.

9.56 grams of Methamphetamine valued at $1,000

31.37 grams of Marijuana (dab)

4 suboxone strips

1 schedule III drug

Scales and packaging materials

Arrested at the scene were:

Angela Dawn Hoke (46) of 1003 Julian Drive, Covington

Possess with intent to distribute schedule I or II, Methamphetamine

Sell/give/or distribute not more than one ounce of Marijuana

Possess schedule III – two counts

Possess controlled paraphernalia

Child neglect

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Quinton Duane Cox (35) 1002 East Dolly Ann Drive, Covington

Possess with intent to distribute schedule I or II, Methamphetamine

The Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force is made up of officers from the Bath County Sheriff’s Office, Craig County Sheriff’s Office, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, Covington P.D., and the Virginia State Police.

If you or someone you know has a drug problem and want to help, please call the Community Services Board at 540-965-2135

 
 
 

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