Rockbridge County man charged in narcotics investigation
Tav Wayne Sensbaugh, 50, faces drug charges after a traffic stop led to multiple seizures, according to wdbj7.com.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 5, 2026, 12:14 p.m. ET
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Sep 5, 2026, 12:22 p.m. ET
Rockbridge County man charged in narcotics investigation
Tav Wayne Sensbaugh, 50, has been charged in connection with a narcotics investigation in Rockbridge County, according to wdbj7.com. The charges are only allegations at this stage, and the case has not been decided in court.
The government alleges Sensbaugh was pulled over and the search resulted in multiple drug seizures, including more than 15 ounces of methamphetamine, about 11 grams of powdered cocaine, and about 11 grams of crack cocaine.
Sensbaugh is charged with possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of methamphetamine, or 200 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance, third or subsequent offense; and possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance.
The James River Regional Drug Task Force and the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office are investigating. As with all defendants, Sensbaugh is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sep 5, 2026, 12:14 p.m. ETFirst report
Rockbridge County man charged in narcotics investigation
A Rockbridge County man has been charged in connection with a narcotics investigation, according to a report from wdbj7.com. The charges were announced on September 5, 2026.
Tav Wayne Sensbaugh, 50, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of methamphetamine, or 200 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance, third or subsequent offense; and possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, as reported by wdbj7.com.
The government alleges that Sensbaugh was pulled over and a search resulted in multiple drug seizures, including more than 15 ounces of methamphetamine, about 11 grams of powdered cocaine, and about 11 grams of crack cocaine, according to wdbj7.com.
The James River Regional Drug Task Force and the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office are investigating, as reported by wdbj7.com.
Sensbaugh is charged but has not been tried. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law, as reported by wdbj7.com.
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