During a drug investigation in March, John Beason, 41, of Monroe was charged with Possession of Drug paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine). Beason was arraigned and was place on house arrest, only to be spotted away from the home of his mother.

While patrolling on Hook Ridge on April 23, Pickett County Deputy Jerry Governale noticed a vehicle being driven by Beason. He is charged with Violation of Court Ordered House Arrest, Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) and Driving on a Revoked License.

On April 25, Chief Deputy Steve Wilbur and Deputy Malcolm Johnson made a routine traffic stop on Moodyville Road and arrested Timmy R. Crabtree, 39, of Jamestown. Crabtree is charged with Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Schedule IV.