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Roanoke man charged with meth distribution in Franklin County

By Thad Randazzo,

3 days ago

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR ) – The Franklin County Sheriff has charged a man with felony possession and distribution after an incident that occurred at a local business in Franklin County back in August.

The FCS says that on Wednesday, August 28, 29-year-old Timothy George Zimmerman from Roanoke, was at a local business in the Boones Mill area when he allegedly had a “consensual encounter” with deputies.

During the “encounter”, deputies allegedly found and seized a loaded gun, substances believed to be drugs, and an undisclosed amount of money on his person.

Zimmerman has been arrested and charged with the following:

Distribution of Methamphetamine, 10grams or more
Possessing/Transporting Firearm
Sell Schedule I or II Drug While Possessing Firearm

He is currently being held at the Western Virginia Regional Jail without bond.

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Keisha Berger

1d ago

now what dummy would go to FC from here and catch all those charges.. smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ come on THINK OR SET DOWN. wow.

user434ms

2d ago

I don't even want to see it

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