Altavista man arrested after police find drugs and weapons during search

(courtesy of Altavista Police Department)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)–An Altavista man was arrested after investigators with the Altavista Police Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant on Thursday, June 13.

According to the police department, the two law enforcement agencies conducted an investigation into alleged illegal activities in the city of Altavista and issued a search warrant for a residence in the 900 block of 13th Street.

During the search, officers allegedly found several pounds of suspected marijuana, U.S. currency, several firearms, various items used to distribute marijuana, and a vehicle.

Based on the investigation and the search warrant, police arrested 40-year-old Eric Douglas Bray. He was charged with the following:

• Possession of more than one ounce but less than five pounds of marijuana with intent to sell in violation of SC 18.2-248.1 Code of Virginia
• Possession of a firearm with the intent to manufacture, sell, or distribute more than one pound of marijuana, in violation of SC 18.2-308.4 Code of Virginia

Bray is currently being held without bail at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Rustburg.

This is an ongoing investigation. WFXR News will update this story as more information becomes available.