Three Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges

Covington City Police officers arrested three suspects on New Year’s Day who were suspected of traveling from Roanoke to sell methamphetamines and heroin in Covington. 
Officers Justin Jefferson and Harvey Wolfe, Detective Bert Baker and Sergeant Heather Lane made contact with the suspect vehicle when it arrived in the city. 
The backseat passenger was holding a 9mm Taurus handgun in his lap as officers made contact with the vehicle, Covington Police Chief Anthony Morgan said. 
A quantity of illegal narcotics was located during the search. 
Two of the three suspects were wanted on multiple warrants. 
All three suspects were arrested on several felony drug and weapons charges. 
“One of our broad strategies for 2019 is seek out and arrest individuals who are bringing illegal drugs into our city. Anyone with information is asked to call 540-965-6333,”?Chief Morgan said.