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Blue Ridge woman arrested on outstanding warrant and drug charges

PRESS RELEASE – On April 15th, Uniform Patrol Deputies were conducting concentrated patrols in suspected drug areas, one aspect of their patrol functions and observed a female walking on Hwy. 76 near Hwy. 288.

The female was known by deputies and possibly had an outstanding warrant for her arrest.

The warrant was confirmed and during the arrest, an amount of Methamphetamine, which field-tested positive, was found along with suboxone strips, Tizanidine 4mg, and drug related objects.

Christa Sheridan Shook, age 22, Blue Ridge, was arrested and charged with:
• Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
• Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Related Objects
• Dangerous Drugs

Sheriff Ken Henderson commends our patrol deputies and their commitment to our continued drug initiatives.

Emma Dunn

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