Traffic Stop in Lee County Virginia Leads to Drug Arrest

On Sunday, December 2, 2018, Lee County Virginia Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Rouse conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by an individual he knew had no license. The stop occurred in Jonesville. Rouse observed the occupants of the vehicle, 38-year-old Brandon Dye, and 39-year-old Michael Thacker, acting suspiciously. A call was made for assistance from Deputy Mark Vanhuss and his K9 Bishop. While searching the vehicle, Bishop alerted to several parts of the car, which resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and $1200 cash. Both individuals were arrested and lodged in the Duffield Regional Jail.