Two arrested, meth, pills seized as part of Franklin County drug investigation

Both people arrested live in Glade Hill

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County authorities seized meth, pills and arrested two people as part of a drug investigation Wednesday.

As part of the investigation, members of the Franklin County Patrol and Narcotics Units went to a home in the 700 block of Doe Run Road in Rocky Mount, where they seized 20.5 grams of meth as well as pills.

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While at the home, they arrested James Smith, 53, and Jennifer Dillon, 37. Both are from Glade Hill, Virginia.

Smith is charged with possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I or II controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

Dillon faces the same charges, as well as one count of possession of narcotics inside of a jail facility.

The Sheriff's Office says this an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be pending.