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Four arrested for drugs in Louisa County

Clockwise from top left are Joanna McDonald, Jeremiah Williams, Robert Murray, and Joshua Hicks. Photo: WINA/Louisa County Sheriff's Office


LOUISA, Va. (WINA) – Four people now face multiple drug charges in Louisa County.

Joshua L. Hicks, Jeremiah N. Williams, Joanna M. McDonald, and Robert S. Murry were arrested as part of a six-month investigation by the county’s Narcotics Task Force, which is made up of members of the sheriff’s office and the Virginia State Police.

“This arrest is one of the top 3 largest drug arrests in the history of the county,” said Sheriff Ashland Fortune. “Thankfully, the dedication of the Louisa Sheriff and VSP law enforcement team was able to take these dangerous drugs off the street before any more harm could be done.”

Street value of the drugs is approximately $100,000.00

The charges are as follows:

Joshua L. Hicks
DOB: 07/26/1999
Address: Louisa, VA

18.2-308.4 Firearm: Possession W/ Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 Drugs (Felony 1 count)
18.2-248 Drugs: Sell/Provide for Resale Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 1 count)
18.2-248 Drugs: Manufacture/Distribute, Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 1 count)

Jeremiah N. Williams
DOB: 11/24/1993
Address: Louisa, VA

18.2-248 Drugs: Distribute/Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana >1/2 oz to 5 lbs. (Felony 1 count)
18.2-248 Drugs: Sell/Provide for Resale Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 1 count)
18.2-256 Conspiracy: Violate Drug Act

Joanna M. McDonald
DOB: 10/21/1980
Address: Louisa, VA

18.2-256 Conspiracy: Violate Drug Act (Felony 1 count)
18.2/248 Drugs: Possess with Intent to Sell/Distribute (Felony 1 count)
18.2-248 Drugs: Sell/Provide for Resale Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 2 counts)

Name: Robert S. Murry
DOB: 07/29/1980
Address: Doswell, VA

18.2-248 Drugs: Manufacture/Distribute, Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 2 counts) 3rd + Offense
18.2-248 Drugs: Give/Sell/Distribute, Schedule 1 or 2 (Felony 1 count) 3rd + Offense

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