Three men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Henry County on Wednesday. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being operated by Ronald Edwards Jr. and two other occupants.

Deputies had prior knowledge that Edwards was operating the vehicle with a revoked license. The vehicle stopped in the parking lot of AutoZone on Virginia Avenue

As deputies approached, they observed Edwards and the front seat passenger, Zachary Denny, crawling over each other in an apparent attempt to switch seats. A K-9 unit was deployed and gave a positive alert on the vehicle.

A subsequent search revealed numerous bags of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, unidentified pills, a digital scale, and packaging materials commonly associated with the distribution of narcotics. Field tests confirmed the presence of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

When Edwards was advised he was under arrest, he fled the scene on foot while still in handcuffs. He crossed Virginia Avenue before being quickly apprehended by deputies.

Edwards has been charged with possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute and obstruction of justice. He is being held under no bond.

Zachary Denny was arrested on charges of possession of fentanyl and possession of controlled paraphernalia. Denny received a $3,500 bond.

Phillip Thompson was charged with possession of methamphetamine and received a $2,000 secured bond.

Additional charges are expected pending lab analysis of the substances seized.