Two Johnson City Residents Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Dayton Hartsook and Angel Veatch charged with drug violations and possession of paraphernalia

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:07pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Johnson City Police Department arrested two local residents, Dayton Hartsook and Angel Veatch, and charged them with Schedule II drug violations and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. During a search of their vehicle, officers found over 105 grams of a substance consistent with fentanyl, as well as cash and other drug-related items. Both suspects admitted to involvement in distributing fentanyl.

Why it matters

Fentanyl is an extremely potent and dangerous opioid that has fueled the ongoing overdose crisis in many communities. This arrest highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of this deadly drug and protect public health and safety.

The details

Officers observed a passenger with an active warrant in a parked vehicle around 8:35 p.m. and took him into custody without incident. The driver, Dayton Hartsook, then voluntarily surrendered a glass pipe when asked if there were any illegal items in the car. During the subsequent search, police found 105.5 grams of a substance consistent with fentanyl, $389 in cash, an unidentified powdery substance, and other drug paraphernalia. Both Hartsook and his passenger, Angel Veatch, admitted to involvement in distributing fentanyl.

  • The arrests occurred on Monday night around 8:35 p.m.

The players

Dayton Hartsook

A 22-year-old Johnson City resident who was the driver of the vehicle and charged with drug violations and possession of paraphernalia.

Angel Veatch

A 23-year-old Johnson City resident who was the passenger in the vehicle and also charged with drug violations and possession of paraphernalia.

Johnson City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that made the arrests and is cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the area.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis and the critical role of local law enforcement in disrupting the supply chain of deadly drugs like fentanyl. It serves as a reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address substance abuse and overdoses in communities across the country.