Date: August 7, 2024
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Interdiction Unit, in conjunction with other deputies, conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Irisburg Road. The vehicle was driven by Charles Rydell Flood Jr., accompanied by passenger Elizabeth Taylor Mitchell.
During the stop, both individuals exited the vehicle. Flood attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by deputies a short distance away. Mitchell was captured near the Dollar General store, also a short distance from the initial stop. A Henry County Sheriff’s Office narcotics K9 was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several items, including a firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The suspected narcotics will be sent to the Department of Forensic Science for analysis.
Arrest Details:
Charles Rydell Flood Jr.
33 years old, of 571 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, VA, faces the following charges:
- Probation Violation (Maliciously Shoot into Occupied Dwelling)
- Probation Violation (Possess Firearm by Felon)
- Probation Violation (Possess Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute,
Possess Firearm by a Convicted Felon) – Franklin County
- Possess Firearm by a Violent Felon
- Possess Firearm While in Possession of Schedule I or II Drug
- Possess Schedule I or II Drug with Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine)
- Obstruction/Resisting Arrest
- Driving with Revoked License
Elizabeth Taylor Mitchell
20 years old, of 1055 Blackberry Road, Bassett, VA, faces the following charges:
- 3 Counts of Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement Officers
- Possess Schedule I or II Drug with Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine)
- Obstruction
Both Charles Rydell Flood Jr. and Elizabeth Taylor Mitchell are currently being held without bond at the Henry County Adult Detention Center.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to combating illegal narcotics and drug trafficking in our communities. We will continue to actively pursue those involved in drug-related crimes to ensure the safety of our county.
Anyone with information regarding narcotics trafficking is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-656-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 632-CRIME (276-632-7463). The Crime Stoppers Program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information leading to arrests or significant developments in criminal cases. The reward amount is determined by the nature of the crime and the substance of the information provided.