Five men have been arrested following a major drug raid conducted Thursday by the Staunton-Augusta Drug Enforcement Task Force and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in Waynesboro, Virginia.
The raid targeted a residence on Beagle Gap Road, part of an ongoing investigation into narcotics distribution. ACSO confirmed their SWAT team safely executed the search warrant, temporarily shutting down the road during the operation. Authorities recovered illegal narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency from the home and vehicles on the property.
“I hope the success of last night’s operation will restore peace within our community for this area,” said Sheriff Donald Smith.
Arrested Individuals and Charges:
Marquis Andrew Johnson, 29, Waynesboro
Use/sell fentanyl for terrorism act (felony)
Possession with intent to distribute schedule I or II drug (felony)
Possession of firearm by convicted felon (felony)
Possession of firearm while in possession of schedule I or II drug (felony)
David Shamo Jaciess Kwliee Woodard, 21, Staunton
Possession with intent to distribute schedule I or II drug (felony)
Dante Scott Gray, 22, Fishersville
Possession of a controlled substance (felony)
Ja’Wayne Malik Gregory, 28, Staunton
Probation violation
Possession with intent to distribute schedule I or II drug (felony)
Zachary Toliver
Three counts of possession of a controlled substance (felony)
Possession with intent to distribute schedule I or II drug (felony)
Johnson, Gray, Gregory, and Toliver are currently held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail. Woodard was released on bond Friday. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities say additional charges may be filed.
