Two people arrested after pursuit leading to drug seizure

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Two people were arrested and drugs, guns and cash were seized after a police chase in Roanoke.

According to Virginia State Police, officers attempted to stop a car suspected of having narcotics inside. After a short chase, the driver was arrested in the 3500 block of Valley View Avenue by members of the Virginia State Police Special Operations Division.

Officers seized approximately 934 grams of methamphetamine, 49 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 7 fentanyl pills, 4 firearms and an undisclosed amount of cash from the vehicle.

Seizure of narcotics in Roanoke on Valley View Avenue… 6.13.24(Virginia State Police)

Damarius J'Quan Warrick, 25, and Zeleek Keshawn Wright-Johnson, 20, both of Roanoke, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin/ fentanyl, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm while in possession of Schedule 1-2 narcotics.

Both are being held without bail at the Roanoke Adult Detention Center. Additional charges will be filed after consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office.