BEDFORD, Va. – On June 26, 2025, James River Regional Drug Task Force members, along with members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Byrnes Street, Goodview Va. Virginia State Police task force members seized approximately 2,041 grams of suspected cocaine, 1,000 grams of suspected heroin, 1000 grams of fentanyl, 283 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and 56 grams of suspected crack cocaine, (total approximate street value of $440,000). They also seized 10 handguns, 3 AR 15s and 1 shot gun.
The Virginia State Police James River Regional Drug Task Force began an investigation in November 2024 focusing on methamphetamine and cocaine being sold in Bedford County. During the investigation 36-year-old Justin Antwan Berger was identified as the suspect believed to be the main supplier.
Justin Antwan Berger was arrested on August 20, 2025, by the United States Marshall Service at his residence in Bedford County. Berger was wanted on charges related to the search warrant served on June 26, 2025.
Berger is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail on multiple charges including eluding, distribution of schedule I/II narcotics and firearms charges.
The James River Regional Drug Task Force is comprised of investigative personnel from Virginia State Police, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Bedford Police Department, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Buena Vista Police Department, Lexington Police Department, and Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.
