18-04-2025
Traffic stop leads to gun and drug seizure in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Two people in police custody after a traffic stop turns into a drug bust, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
The Henry County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Crestridge Road Bassett, around 2:20 p.m.. A K-9, Zajo, was deployed and alerted to the presence of drugs, said a release from the Sheriff's Office. A search of the vehicle afterwards allegedly led deputies to find suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl, digital scales, packaging materials, a 9mm handgun, and more than $900 in U.S. currency, according to officials. The suspected drugs are being sent to a forensic lab for further testing.
The driver was identified as a 51-year-old Darian Rayburn Tatum was found to have an outstanding warrant for the City of Martinsville for the Violation of Substitution of Sample to Defeat Drug or Alcohol Screening Test.
The passenger allegedly intentionally provided false information and was later identified as a 31-year-old of Stacey Rea Biggs. She was wanted out of Patrick County for Violation of Failure to Appear and out of Henry County for Violation of Virginia. Third or Subsequent Offense of Selling a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance.
On top of the warrants he was already wanted on, Tatum has been charged with:
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 46.2-301 – Driving While License Revoked
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-308 – Possession of a Schedule I/II Drug While Possessing a Firearm
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-248 – Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I/II Drug
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-308.2 – Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Non-Violent Felon
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-308.2 – Possession of a Concealed Weapon by a Convicted Felon
Biggs, who was also wanted in other jurisdictions, has been charged with:
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-248 – Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I/II Drug
Violation of Virginia Code Section: 19.2-82.1 – Falsely Identifying Oneself to Law Enforcement
Both individuals have been taken into custody and have been transported to the Henry County Detention Center without bond.
Anyone with information related to drug activity is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
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