06/13/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2026
Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division Makes Drug and Firearm Arrest at Circle K
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 5:23 a.m., deputies with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a call for service at Circle K, located at 1560 Virginia Avenue, regarding a vehicle that had been parked in front of the gas pumps for an extended period of time with an occupant inside.
Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle running with a male asleep in the driver’s seat. The individual was identified as Donavon Andreaus Nibblett, 38 years of age.
While making contact, deputies observed a handgun in plain view equipped with an extended magazine on the floorboard of the vehicle, along with a large amount of U.S. currency and drug paraphernalia.
Deputies safely awakened Nibblett and removed him from the vehicle, where he was detained without incident.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately $3,235 in U.S. currency, a small crossbody bag containing a digital scale, baggies commonly associated with narcotics packaging, multiple baggies containing suspected co***ne and fifty-two suboxone strips.
Nibblett was arrested and transported to the Henry County Adult Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bond on the following charges:
• Violation of Virginia Code Section 18.2-248 – Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I
or II Controlled Substance (Co***ne)
• Violation of Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.2 – Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted
Felon• Violation of Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.4 – Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance While in Possession of a Firearm
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to continue reporting suspicious or criminal activity. Community involvement remains an important part of keeping Henry County safe.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by
calling 63CRIME (632-7463) or by using the Tip411 mobile app, available for download on Apple and Android devices.