Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Altavista

Authorities seized methamphetamine and crack cocaine in a weekend raid.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:16pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline powder, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the recovery of suspected drugs during a law enforcement operation.A recent drug bust in Altavista exposes the ongoing challenge of combating the opioid crisis in small communities.Altavista Today

Four individuals were arrested in Altavista, Virginia over the weekend on drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence and recovered approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 2 grams of suspected crack cocaine.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes, including the possession and distribution of hard drugs like methamphetamine and crack cocaine, remain an ongoing challenge for law enforcement in many small and mid-sized communities across the United States. This incident highlights the continued efforts by local police to address the opioid crisis and related drug activity.

The details

According to the Altavista Police Department, an officer on patrol observed an individual with an outstanding warrant enter a residence on 13th Street. After backup arrived, officers made contact at the home and located the individual, identified as 24-year-old Chase Guyann Arthur of Chatham. A subsequent search warrant led to the recovery of the suspected drugs and the arrests of Arthur as well as 57-year-old Rhonda Shelton, 57-year-old Michael Glenn, and 60-year-old William Glenn, all of Altavista.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Chase Guyann Arthur

A 24-year-old resident of Chatham, Virginia who had an outstanding warrant and was arrested at the scene.

Rhonda Shelton

A 57-year-old resident of Altavista, Virginia who was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance.

Michael Glenn

A 57-year-old resident of Altavista, Virginia who was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance.

William Glenn

A 60-year-old resident of Altavista, Virginia who was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance.

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What’s next

The suspects will appear in court in the coming weeks to face the drug charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing drug-related crimes, particularly the possession and distribution of hard drugs, in smaller communities. Local law enforcement continues to work to combat the opioid crisis and related criminal activity.