Woman charged with narcotics possession in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff said that a woman has been charged with narcotics possession after an investigation at a local inn on May 16.
According to the sheriff, multiple law enforcement units served a search warrant at the Travel Inn at Greensboro Road in Ridgeway on Friday.
During the search, what is believed to be methamphetamine and heroin were allegedly seized.
24-year-old Danielle Renee Chappel has been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.
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'The Henry County Sheriff's Office remains committed to removing drug dealers and illegal narcotics from our community.'
The Henry County Sheriff said the investigation is ongoing and that additional charges are expected. If anyone has any information regarding the trafficking of narcotics, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
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