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Radium man arrested after Stafford County search warrant turns up suspected drugs and firearms

A 74-year-old man was arrested in Radium after a search warrant execution early Friday morning led to the discovery of suspected drugs and firearms, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. The operation began at 4:41 a.m. at a residence in Radium on June 12.

Illustration of early-morning law enforcement responding to a rural home search with a K-9 team and evidence containers.

Investigators reported finding large quantities of suspected methamphetamines, marijuana, and hallucinogens, along with firearms. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office worked with the St. John Police Department, Stafford Police Department, Stafford County K-9, and Stafford County Communications during the search.

Ronnie Detherage was taken into custody on charges that included two counts of distribution of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, and issues related to no drug tax stamp for marijuana or a controlled substance. He was transported to Rice County Jail and is being held on a $75,000 bond, according to Stafford County Communications.