For Immediate Release: August 21, 2023
Drugs and Weapons Seized in the 1300-block of Jefferson Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Officers from the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) served a search warrant that led to the seizure of multiple drugs and firearms including 13 pounds of Marijuana.
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:42 a.m. Officers were dispatched in reference to a domestic dispute in the 1300-block of Jefferson Street. It was then that officers saw items that led to a search warrant.
The following items were seized:
13 Pounds of Marijuana
1,000 boxes of THC resin product
Over $10,000 in US Currency
12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Two pistols
Revolver
Ammunition
Equipment used for packaging, sealing, and shipping narcotics
Shelton Blankenship (20) of Bedford County, was arrested and charged with the following:
Possession of a Firearm while in possession of >1 pound of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.
Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute >5 pounds
Possession of a Schedule III Narcotic with the Intent to Distribute
Additional charges are pending. Blankenship is being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail in Lynchburg without Bond.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6050, or by calling Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. An anonymous tip can also be made online using http://p3tips.com or by downloading the P3 app on any mobile device. A cash reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $1,000 may be available for tips that lead to an arrest in this crime.
