2 arrested on drug, firearm charges in Abingdon
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Two people were arrested in Washington County, Virginia after deputies reportedly found several firearms and drugs in a home.

According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), a search warrant was executed at a home in the 17000 block of Black Hollow Rd on Wednesday afternoon.

A WCSO news release states Larry Wayne Ketchum, 69, of Abingdon, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
  • Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I or II drug

Steven Brian Cordell, 52, of Abingdon, was also found during the search of the home. The WCSO reports Cordell had an active arrest warrant and that he was in possession of methamphetamine.

Cordell was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

The sheriff’s office stated in the release that multiple firearms were seized during the search of the home. One of those firearms was reported stolen from outside of Virginia, the WCSO reports.

As of Thursday, both Ketchum and Cordell were being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.

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