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Largest Methamphetamine Seizure Recorded in Virginia Beach
Largest Methamphetamine Seizure Recorded in Virginia Beach
**Virginia Beach, VA** – A joint investigation on Thursday involving the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), Chesapeake Police Department (CPD), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) resulted in the substantial seizure of 156 pounds of methamphetamine. This operation stands as the largest single methamphetamine seizure in the department’s history and strikes a significant blow to meth distribution networks in the Hampton Roads area.
VBPD officers, with collaboration from HSI agents, approached Alonzo Harden Jr., aged 54, from St. Paul, Minnesota, at the 4400 block of Bonney Road on Thursday. The approach occurred during an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the area. Using Narcotics Detection Canine Luna, officers conducted a sniff around Harden’s vehicle, resulting in the discovery of illegal narcotics.
The search unveiled two large bags containing approximately 156 pounds of methamphetamine in the trunk. The drugs hold an estimated street value of $350,000.
Alonzo Harden Jr. was arrested and faces several charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance, and possession of a firearm while in possession of such a substance. Police emphasize the
Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident
Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident
**VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** – Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Indian River Road shortly after 3:43 p.m. on November 14.
Investigators found that the bicyclist, identified as Colin Sutton, age 49, from Virginia Beach, exited the sidewalk and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Sutton was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road.
Both Sutton and the vehicle’s driver were transported to a hospital. Sutton succumbed to his injuries, while the driver sustained minor injuries. No charges are expected in connection with the incident.
VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate extended condolences to Sutton’s loved ones and urged pedestrians and cyclists to adhere to traffic signals and use crosswalks. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and urge anyone with information to contact the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit or Crime Solvers.
