ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. – A months-long investigation into the distribution and sale of illegal drugs recently wrapped up in Isle of Wight County.
The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office worked with Homeland Security Investigations and the Meherrin Drug Task Force on the investigations.
The investigation began when the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office was investigating claims of child abuse and neglect in the 100 block of Shelter Cove Way in Carrollton.
During the investigation, they discovered the sale and distribution of large quantities of cocaine, along with information that could lead to more drug investigations throughout the region.
Almost two kilos of cocaine was recovered, and the group was known to responsible for the trafficking of another three kilos of cocaine. That amount of cocaine is worth over $535,000.
A total of seven firearms were seized, one of which was reported stolen.
Investigators also seized over $50,000 that was gained as a result of illegal drug trafficking.
State and/or federal indictments were sought for the following individuals:
- Ronnie L Jackson Aka – “Gucci”
Isle of Wight County
36-year-old - Antonio Renaldo Wallace Aka – “Tone”
City of Hampton
34-year-old - Algernon Whittier Christian Aka – “Beno”
City of Hampton
34-year-old - Ernest Semaj Thorpe Aka – “Erno”
25-year-old
Suffolk, Va. - Kenyatta Raquan Wood Aka – “Quan”
21-year-old
Suffolk, Va. - Deshane Dermaine Savage Aka – “Bones”
33-year-old
Suffolk, Va. - Raydrin Alexander Smith Aka – “Young Blood”
27-year-old
Suffolk Va. - Kareem Hunter
Suffolk Va.
21-year-old - Ashton Stuart Hackett
25-year-old
Newport News Va.
Two others are also wanted for their connection to the operation:
- Henry Roberto Menendez Aka – “Hin-Ree”
26-year-old
Newport News Va. - Antonio Turner Aka – “Boots”
23-year-old
Franklin Va.
