Oct 02, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Four men were arrested on Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into a Richmond tobacco and vape shop, according to the Richmond Police Department. During an Oct. 2 crime briefing, Chief of Police Rick Edwards announced that the department recently conducted an investigation into Dank's Tobacco and Vape Shop, located at 1311 E. Brookland Park Blvd. in Richmond. According to Edwards, several complaints were made about the shop, prompting the department to launch an investigation that lasted several weeks. The nature of these complaints was not provided. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, a search warrant was executed at the shop, resulting in the arrest of three men: Reshawn Moseley, Myron Johnson and Rakwon Simmons. According to Edwards, 3 handguns, marijuana and crack cocaine were seized during the search. Evidence seized from Dank's Tobacco and Vape Shop during an investigation by the Richmond Police Department. (Photo: Richmond Police Department) The Fire Marshal's office has closed the shop and posted a "no trespassing" sign at the front of the building. Edwards said fire officials are also actively investigating the establishment. A fourth arrest was made in Chesterfield County. According to Edwards, Timothy Brown of Chesterfield is accused of being involved in supplying the shop with narcotics. MORE FROM BRIEFING: 39-year old arrested in connection to deadly August shooting in Richmond A search warrant was executed on a residence in Bowlin Court in Chesterfield with the assistance of the Chesterfield County Police Department. According to Edwards, this search resulted in Brown's arrest. Evidence seized from a Bowlin Court residence during the Richmond Police Department's investigation into Dank's Tobacco. (Photo: Richmond Police Department) The four men face the following charges: Mosely: Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance and possession of a firearm while possessing a Schedule I/II controlled substance Johnson: Possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance, possession of a firearm while possessing a Schedule I/II controlled substance and conspiracy to distribute marijuana Simmons: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm while possessing over one pound of marijuana Brown: Possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I/II controlled substance and possession of a firearm while possessing a Schedule I/II controlled substance with intent to distribute No additional information has been provided as of the time of reporting.
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