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The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men on gun and drug charges. As part of a narcotics-related investigation, Rockingham County Vice Narcotics Detectives executed a search warrant at 391 Cannon Rd. in Ruffin on Friday, June 16.

A search of the property resulted in the seizure of large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, money, drug paraphernalia, and five firearms (one of which was reported stolen in 2013 from Rockingham County).
Michael King, 40, of Ruffin, was subsequently arrested on the following charges:
* Trafficking Cocaine
* Maintaining a Dwelling for Drug Sells
* Possession of a Stolen Firearm
* Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana
King was placed in the Rockingham County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
Junious Alphonza Blackwell, 37, of Ruffin, was also arrested on the following charges:
* Trafficking Cocaine
* Maintaining a Dwelling for Drug Sells
* Possession of a Stolen Firearm
* Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana
* Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Blackwell was placed in the Rockingham County Detention Center under a $750,000 secured bond.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on illegal drug sales in Rockingham County is urged to call the Rockingham County CrimeStoppers Hotline at 336-349-9683. All callers remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to arrests.

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