Appomattox man facing drug charges following vehicle breakdown on Richmond Highway
Donta Lavar McCoy (Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority)

On March 19, a deputy with the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office got out with a disabled vehicle on Richmond Highway within the County of Appomattox. The driver was identified as Donta Lavar McCoy of Appomattox.

While the deputy was assisting McCoy, he noticed a controlled substance paraphernalia on McCoy's person. The handler of K-9 Vergilio was alerted and arrived on scene and gave a positive alert on the vehicle.

A search was conducted on the vehicle, which resulted in McCoy being arrested and charged with the following:

  • possession with the intent to sell 10 grams or more of methamphetamine
  • possession with intent to sell cocaine

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