LPD Partners With Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force in Arrest

 

 

Lynchburg, VA – On March 27, 2025, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) partnered with the Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force (CVDGTF) in locating and arresting Cory Anton Johnson Jr., who was wanted on multiple outstanding felony warrants.

Following Johnson’s arrest, Detectives executed a search warrant at his residence and uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics, firearms, and other contraband.

 

Items seized from Johnson’s residence include:

 

· Approximately $6,000 in U.S. Currency

· One Taurus 9mm Handgun

· Approximately 144g of Suspected Powder Fentanyl

· Approximately 20g of Suspected Pressed Fentanyl

· Ammunition

 

Items seized from Johnson’s vehicle include:

 

· Two Handguns

· Two Vials of Blue Liquid

· Digital Scales

· Approximately 5g of Suspected Pressed Fentanyl

· Approximately 7g of Suspected Powder Fentanyl

· Approximately 150g of Suspected Marijuana

 

At the time of his arrest, Johnson was served with the following felony warrants under the Code of Virginia:

 

· 18.2-91- Breaking and Entering

· 18.2-53.1 – Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony

· 18.2-95 – Grand larceny of firearm

· 18.2-95 – Grand larceny of property

· 18.2-46.2 – Criminal Street Gang Participation

· 18.2-137 B – Felony Property Damage

 

The above charges were related to Operation Royal Flush (Press Release Date: May 4th, 2023).

 

Following the search of his property, Johnson was additionally charged with the following offenses under the Code of Virginia:

 

· 18.2-46.6 – Possession of Weapon of Terrorism (fentanyl)

· 18.2-248 – Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID) Fentanyl

· 18.2-248 – PWID Marijuana

· 18.2-308.4(C) – Possession of Firearm While Distributing a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance

· 18.2-308.5:1 – Possession of Trigger Activators, Auto Sears, etc.

 

Johnson is currently being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority (BRRJA).

 

The Lynchburg Police Department remains committed to collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to disrupt violent crime, gang activity, and the trafficking of illegal drugs in our community.

 

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