A domestic situation in Page County, Friday, resulted a drug arrest. The Page County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies responding to the domestic incident at a residence in the 2100 block of A Avenue were notified enroute, that the man involved in the incident, 38-year old Bennett James Blane, was leaving the residence. Blane was driving a pickup pulling a flatbed trailer with furniture, when he was stopped less than 100 yards to the north of the residence on A Avenue.

During the investigation, a free air sniff was conducted by Page County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Lucas.” The K-9 indicated to the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bennett Blane was arrested and charged with Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to deliver 5 grams to 100 kilograms, a class B Felony, Possession of a controlled substance (marijuana)/1st offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Page County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Shenandoah Police in handling the incident.

He was transported to the Page County Jail and booked in on a $25,000 cash-only bond. Blane made his initial court appearance on Saturday, when a Page County Magistrate changed the bond to $25,000 cash or surety. Blane posted bond and was released pending further court proceedings.