Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007
On February 4th, ranger Greg Johnston saw a vehicle turning off the parkway with a bow and arrow on the rear seat. He stopped it and contacted the operator, Scotty Lee Carico of Galax, Virginia. During a search of Carico and the vehicle, Johnston recovered a concealed pistol, brass knuckles and a large amount of bundled cash. A Carroll County Sheriff’s Office canine alerted on the vehicle, leading to the discovery of about six ounces of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, digital scales, cellophane bags, a box of meth pipes, night vision goggles, and an audio cassette tape containing a monologue by Carico in which he described his drug activities and ability to avoid capture. The total cash seized came to $18,641. Carico was arrested and tried in court in April, at which time he was convicted on one charge of possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine and one charge of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. On July 23rd, Carico was sentenced to 13 1/2 years in prison. The investigation of the case was conducted by Blue Ridge Parkway, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bristol Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration. For a copy of the original incident report, click on “More Information” below.
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