Suspicious vehicle report leads to drug bust

On Friday evening, April 16, 2021, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the McCoy area of the county for a suspicious vehicle, which was trespassing on private property.

Deputies located the vehicle, which was occupied by three adults and following a brief interaction, the deputies requested the assistance of narcotics K9 Maxx. When the K9 was deployed it alerted on the vehicle and subsequently a search was conducted. Located within the vehicle was:
• Illegal firearm
• Approximately one quarter pound of methamphetamine
• Heroin
• Distribution equipment
• Cash

The three adults were arrested on the scene and charged with multiple offenses and are being held without bond.

Zachary R. Moran, 25 of Elliston
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (F)
Possession of a concealed weapon (M)
Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine >=100g (F)

Ashley D. Poff, 33 of Radford
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (F)
Possession of firearm while Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I or II narcotic (F)
Possession of a Schedule I or II substance (Heroin) (F)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine >=100g (F)
Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine >=100g (F)
Possess controlled paraphernalia (M)

Elizabeth N. Hinkley, 28 of Radford
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (F)
Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I or II narcotic
(Methamphetamine) (F)
Possession of a concealed weapon (M)
Possession of a Schedule I or II substance (Methamphetamine) (F)
Conspiracy Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine >=100g (F)