Couple arrested for meth at Pilot in Gordonsville

December 27, 2022

On November 16, Sergeant Junior Fields made contact with Mr. Roger Minard and Ms. Christian Prior (Minard) at the Pilot parking lot in Gordonsville. After observing the two spending time in the Pilot just browsing for more than twenty minutes and then staying in their 2002 GMC van more than 20 minutes, Sgt. Fields asked to speak to Mr. Minard agreed.

After talking to the two, Mr Minard admitted to having syringes which led to a search of the vehicle. A glass methamphetamine pipe was found sitting on the center console of the vehicle. Both Mr. Minard and Mrs Prior were detained. A small bag of methamphetamine was found in Mr. Minards pocket followed by a bag of crushed suboxone and a glasses case which contained a small baggie of methamphetamine, a glass methamphetamine pipe, and three used uncapped hypodermic syringes.

Both were placed under arrest and transported to Smith County jail for processing. Both individuals were charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substances, and possession of methamphetamine.