WCSO firearm arrest leads to multiple drug charges

On July 4, 2021, Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a report that an individual, identified as Eric Anthony Capps, 29-years-old, of Winchester was currently in Warren County and was in possession of a stolen firearm.

Eric Anthony Capps. Photo / RSW Regional Jail

During the ensuing investigation, a search warrant was obtained for a location in Warren County. Before executing the search warrant, further investigation revealed that Capps had moved to a second location, also in Warren County. Deputy J.D. Rima located the suspect driving a vehicle on N. Royal Avenue, and a traffic stop was conducted. As a result of the traffic stop, the stolen firearm was located, and a second search warrant was obtained. Both search warrants were then executed, resulting in the location and seizure of the following:

• Approximately 137 grams of methamphetamine (street value of $16,440.00)
• Approximately $2000 U.S. Currency
• Digital scales and packaging material consistent with narcotics sales

Capps was arrested and transported to RSW Regional Jail, where he was charged with the following and held without bond:

• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
• Grand Larceny
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Convicted Felon

This investigation was the result of coordinated efforts between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Warren County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Division, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the community as we continue to combat drug trafficking in Warren County and the Shenandoah Valley.

This incident is another example that highlights the collaboration between the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the community as we aim to protect and serve the public by locating and arresting individuals involved in dangerous criminal activity. Anyone with information related to drug activity in Warren County in encouraged to contact the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 635-4128.