Months of investigation lead to arrests – Henry County Enterprise

A months-long investigation into the illegal possession, manufacture and distribution of narcotics culminated on Tuesday, April 30, with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executing search warrants at 66 Valentine Ct, Martinsville, 134 Preston -Louis performed. Scales Dr., Martinsville and 439 Ziglar Road, Martinsville.

During this investigation, more than 1.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl, approximately a quarter pound of suspected cocaine, and a quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana were seized. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reports that two milligrams of fentanyl is a potentially lethal dose; This seizure contains thousands of lethal doses that won’t make it to Henry County streets.

Additionally, six illegally possessed firearms, three vehicles and an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars were seized, as were equipment used to facilitate the distribution of illegal narcotics, such as digital scales and packaging materials.

To date, three people have been arrested as a result of this investigation:

• Donte Cheron Freeman, aka (aka) Leonard Cheron Freeman, 42, 2118 The Great Road, Fieldale, is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bail on one count of possession of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs with intent to distribute, 3rd offense (Cocaine).
• Pindarius Verdonte Simmons, 24, 2363 Willie Craig Road, Bassett, is currently being held without bond at the Henry County Adult Detention Center on one count each of possession of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs with intent to distribute (fentanyl); Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substance.
• Johnny Alphonso Harley, 51, 134 Preston Scales Road., Martinsville, is currently being held without bail at the Henry County Adult Detention Center on one count of possession of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs with intent to distribute (fentanyl and cocaine). ; Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II substance.