Wythe deputies, Claytor Lake Drug Task Force charge three in traffic stop
On April 21, 2021 an on-going narcotics investigation led to a traffic stop on I-77 at mile marker 42 at 11:50 p.m. by the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office and the Claytor Lake Drug Task Force.
Seized were 175 grams of methamphetamine along with digital scales and baggies.
Three subjects were arrested at this time.
- Regina Ashley Blankenship
- Aaron Walker Sharp Jr.
- Adam Franklin Ashby
All three subjects were charged with the same four charges:
- Possess 100 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
- Conspiracy to possess 100 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
- Transporting into the Commonwealth of Virginia with intent to distribute one ounce or more of schedule 1 or 2
- Conspiracy to transporting into the Commonwealth of Virginia with intent to distribute one ounce or more of schedule 1 or 2
All three subject went to jail with no bond.
Submitted by Major Anthony Cline,
Wythe County Sheriff’s Office