MARTINSVILLE, Va. A traffic stop initiated by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Interdiction Unit on February 13, 2025, led to a dramatic series of events resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics and firearms.
At approximately 4:00 PM, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, but the driver, later identified as Donavan Nibblett, failed to pull over, sparking a vehicle pursuit.
The chase lasted for approximately three miles before ending on Stockton Road. After exiting the vehicle, Nibblett fled on foot, but was quickly tracked by a Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) K-9Â to a nearby residence on Willow Court.
Once apprehended at the residence, Nibblett was found to be in possession of methamphetamine inside the vehicle.
The discovery led investigators to connect the pursuit to an ongoing narcotics investigation at 2145 Mt. Olivet Rd., Martinsville, VA.
Intelligence gathered from Nibblett’s arrest led to the execution of a search warrant at the residence later that evening.
At 8:15 PM, members of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team carried out the search, seizing a quantity of suspected heroin, along with multiple firearms and ammunition.
The operation also resulted in the arrest of four additional individuals.
The following suspects were arrested and are facing various charges:
Donavan Andreaus Nibblett, 184 Willow Court, Martinsville, VA (No Bond):
Probation Violation (felony) – 4 counts
Probation Violation (misdemeanor) – 1 count
Contempt of Court – City of Martinsville
Cameron Samuel Santillo, 268 Tanyard Rd., Martinsville, VA (No Bond):
Probation Violation (felony) – 5 counts
Probation Violation (felony) – 3 counts (Patrick County)
Anthony Samuel Santillo, 267 Tanyard Rd., Martinsville, VA (No Bond):
Probation Violation (felony) – City of Martinsville
Ronnie Lee Prillaman, 2145 Mt. Olivet Rd., Martinsville, VA (No Bond):
Contempt of Court
James Anthony Wooten, 2145 Mt. Olivet Rd., Martinsville, VA ($2,000 secured bond):
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
All suspects are currently incarcerated at the Henry County Adult Detention Center or the Martinsville City Jail.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, the Martinsville Police Department, and the Virginia State Police for their assistance during the investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to combating drug-related activity and ensuring the safety of the community.
Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about this case to contact them at (276) 638-8751 or to reach out to Martinsville-Henry County Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463.