Man charged after authorities seize 1.2 pounds of marijuana, narcotics from Covington residence

Joshua Bell, 37, of Covington. (Alleghany County Sheriff's Office) (WSLS)

COVINGTON, Va. – A Covington man was arrested and charged after Alleghany County authorities seized drugs from his residence on Oct. 28.

According to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, authorities executed a search warrant at 410 Brentwood Drive, and seized about 1.2 pounds of marijuana, THC products, marijuana dab, methamphetamine, psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms), oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, benzodiazepine and clonazepam.

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We’re told the street value of the narcotics was estimated to total $17,000. Two illegal semi-automatic pistols were also seized along with drug paraphernalia, and $2,000 in cash.

Authorities said Joshua Bush, 27, was charged with the following:

  • Seven counts of possession of controlled substances
  • One count of possession of firearms while in possession of controlled substances
  • Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

The sheriff’s office said Bush is currently incarcerated in Alleghany Regional Jail with no bond.


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