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Nicholas T. Roach, 28, was stopped around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 on Plaza Street NE by officers on foot as he appeared to be under the influence, police in Leesburg said.
Roach was arrested for public intoxication and, after conducting a search incident to arrest, officers found a large amount of cash and drugs on him, authorities said.
A search of his home at 75 Plaza Street NE turned up additional drugs including cocaine, scales, cell phones, two firearms with the serial numbers removed, and a substantial amount of cash. It was determined that one of the firearms was reported stolen in Florida, police said.
Roach was additionally charged with distribution of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances, two counts of removal of serial number on a firearm, and receipt of a stolen firearm.
He was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he is being held on no bond.
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