Methamphetamine, firearms seized during search in York Co.: deputies

Desmond Milligan · August 13

YORK, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday after firearms and methamphetamine were found during a search, deputies said.

According to officials, on Aug. 12, deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 2400 block of George Washington Memorial Highway following reports of suspects involved in the sale of a large amount of crystal methamphetamine.

As a result of the search, 2.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, two handguns, one rifle and $10,000 in cash were seized from the residence, deputies said.

Drugs, firearms and cash seized during search warrant on George Washington Memorial Highway (Courtesy: York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office)

Neil Cashman (Courtesy: York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office)

Following the search, 50-year-old Neil Daniel Cashman was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule I/II controlled substances. Deputies said additional charges are pending and that other arrests are possible as a result of the investigation.

Currently, Cashman is being held in the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.

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