One man was arrested on drug charges in Henry County on Friday following the execution of a search warrant. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed the search at 2695 Riverside Drive in Bassett.

While performing the search, Gregory Ray Meade, a resident of the home, arrived at the property. Deputies attempted to direct Meade to pull into the driveway; however, he drove away, traveling a short distance before entering an adjacent parking lot. 

Deputies observed Meade drive toward the wood line at the edge of the lot before returning to the roadway and pulling into his driveway. Deputies subsequently searched the area where Meade had driven and located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine, as well as another bag containing suspected Schedule II pills.

Deputies also found scales and other items commonly associated with the distribution of narcotics inside of the vehicle. Meade later admitted to his involvement in narcotics distribution,including methamphetamine, and stated that he discarded the narcotics from his vehicle upon observing deputies. 

During the course of the investigation, deputies also determined that children reside at the home. Due to the presence of suspected narcotics distribution within the residence, the Martinsville-Henry County Department of Social Services was contacted. Social Services responded to the scene and took custody of the children, who were subsequently placed with a family member. 

Meade has been charged with:

• Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics

He is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond.