Eight arrested in Bedford County drug bust

Investigators with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the United States Marshal’s Service, conducted a drug roundup resulting in the arrest of eight individuals, including one from Huddleston, according to the sheriff’s office on Friday.

The following individuals were charged and arrested on a series of charges consisting of distribution of illegal narcotics, or possession of illegal narcotics, within Bedford County:

• Jonathan Sorber of Huddleston – distribution of a controlled substance schedule I or II

• Bruce Skelton of Bedford – possession of a controlled substance schedule I or II

• Timothy Fizer of Bedford – distribution of a controlled substance schedule I or II

• Jack Evans of Bedford – distribution of a controlled substance schedule I or II x 4

• Jackie Meador of Vinton – distribution of a controlled substance schedule I x 4

• Ameral Mckee of Vinton – possession of a controlled substance schedule I or II

• Mackton Saunders of Lynchburg – distribution of a controlled substance I or II

• John Channey of Staunton – distribution of a controlled substance Schedule I or II x 2

As of Friday, a ninth subject had been charged and is currently wanted. This person is:

• George Perdue of Bedford – possession of a controlled Substance schedule I or II (not in custody/warrant still outstanding)

With the exception of Perdue, all of these subjects have been taken into custody.

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