18 arrested on drug charges in Buchanan County

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Eighteen people were arrested after a Buchanan County operation to combat drug distribution.

A news release from Buchanan County Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner states the operation was a joint effort involving Stiltner’s office, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.

In total, 18 people were arrested out of the 38 who were targeted. Law enforcement also served 82 indictments of 137 that were returned by a grand jury.

“Let this be a clear message to anyone attempting to poison our community with drugs: we will relentlessly pursue you and ensure that justice is served,” Stiltner said in a statement. “We stand united with our law enforcement partners to eradicate drug trafficking from Buchanan County and will not rest until every corner is free from its destructive influence.”

“This operation demonstrates the formidable impact we can achieve through collaboration,” Buchanan County Sheriff Allen Boyd stated in the release. “We are committed to our mission to root out those who threaten the safety of our community with drug-related crimes. No stone will be left unturned in our pursuit of those who endanger the lives and wellbeing of our citizens.”

The following individuals were arrested on various drug charges:

• Brandon Adkins
• Phillip Andrew Adkins
• Darrell Baker
• Nila Nicole Bullins
• Linda Darlene Dotson
• Decklin Hibbitts
• Phillip Hurd
• Charles Dean Hurley
• Joey Hurley
• Michelle Lynn Keen
• Hian Samantha Minnix
• Angel Lynn Neal
• Brett Ryan Ramey
• Bonnie Lee Rife
• James Lee Riley
• Tina Smith
• Clifford Michael Stacy
• Christy Lynn St. Clair

The charges of each person arrested can be found in the release below:

5-8-24 Drug Roundup Results in Arrest of 18 Individuals by Murry Lee on Scribd

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather.