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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Virginia man was arrested and charged with felonious charges after police executed a search warrant and found a slew of illegal items.
The Bristol, Virginia, Police Department (BVPD), in collaboration with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police, executed a search warrant Thursday at 635 Robin Circle.
During the search, police found the following illegal items:
- Digital scale
- U.S. currency
- “Distributable amount of cocaine”
- Handgun with multiple rounds of ammunition
- Body armor
- Methamphetamine
The owner of the residence, a convicted felon, had a juvenile inside the home, the release said.
The release said that Austin O. Boardwine was charged with Firearm possession by a felon, Firearm possession while in possession of Schedule I/II narcotics, Possession of Schedule I/II narcotics, Felony child Endangerment, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I/II narcotics.
Boardwine was taken to the Abingdon facility of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority and is being held without bond, according to the release.
“Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the challenges we face, particularly when a child’s safety is compromised due to illegal activities,” BVPD Chief D. Byron Ashbrook said. “My priority as your Chief is to ensure the Bristol, Virginia Police Department is a trusted partner to every resident. We are incredibly grateful for the support and expertise of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Holston River Drug Force in this operation. Together, we will continue to foster a community where trust is paramount and our children can thrive safely.”