A known drug dealer was found and detained while he was in possession of additional drugs and caring for a child.

On May 15th at approximately 2:38 p.m. detectives were attempting to locate Shaheim Perry, 52, of Stafford. Perry was the suspect in an ongoing drug distribution case and was currently wanted out of Stafford County for possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute. During their investigation, detectives observed Perry enter a cab with a small child. The cab was observed entering onto I-95.

Believing Perry was heading to his residence in England Run, deputies were informed of the situation and flooded the Warrenton Road area. As the cab exited I-95 and onto Northbound Warrenton Road, deputies got behind it in order to conduct a high-risk stop. A traffic stop was conducted on South Gateway Drive and Perry was taken into custody without incident.

Due to the road being closed as a result of the high-risk stop, deputies conducted a primary search of Perry before transporting him to a nearby business for a second more in-depth search. During that small trip, Perry would remove a bag from the rear of his pants and attempt to discard it. Instead, the bag popped, resulting in unknown suspected controlled substances blasting all over the deputies rear seating now becoming airborne. Perry admitted the substance was cocaine and for everyone’s safety, the Fire Marshalls conducted a hazmat cleaning while loose powder was seized by detectives. Luckily, no deputy was exposed to the substance.

Perry was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, child neglect, destruction of property, and obstruction of justice. He was also served on his outstanding warrant. Perry was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond while the child was released into the care of a responsible family member.