From left, Joseph Stinett and Zane Brizzi, both of Covington.

Stinnett, Brizzi Arrrested In Botetourt Co. On Drug Charges   (Editor's note: the following is a news release provided on the Botetourt County Sheriff's Dept. Facebook page.) Daleville, VA (Feb. 28, 2026) - On February 28, 2026, Deputies from the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Roanoke Road in Daleville that led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal narcotics. During the stop, K9 Nuka alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. Deputies conducted a search and located significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and MDMA, along with packaging materials consistent with distribution. Both occupants of the vehicle, Joseph Stinnett, 57, of Covington, Virginia and Zane Brizzi, 25, of Covington, Virginia were taken into custody and charged with: • Possession with Intent to Distribute over (223.5 grams (8 ounces) of Methamphetamine • Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl (30 grams) • Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine (42 grams) • Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA (33 grams) The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to keeping our community safe by proactively enforcing the law and removing dangerous drugs from our streets. “Let me be clear, if you’re dealing drugs in Botetourt County, we’re coming for you. We won’t hesitate to take dangerous narcotics off our streets and put those responsible behind bars. Your time is up". - Sheriff M.T. Ward

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