Narcotics Bust At William & Mary Involved Bel Air Man

WILLIAMSBURG, VA — A college student from Bel Air was said to be one of 10 people arrested in a drug sweep this week. The bust occurred at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, stemming from an investigation that had been underway for months as a result of sexual assaults.

Alexander Patrick Foley was one of eight students from the College of William & Mary charged with drug distribution as well as selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a school, police said.

Authorities said they launched an investigation after receiving information about unreported sexual assaults linked to increased drug activity around the campus.

During the investigation, police said the following drugs were seized:

• LSD
• Cocaine
• Psilocybin (mushrooms)
• Opioids
• Amphetamines
• Steroids
• Hashish
• Marijuana

Officials said they also recovered approximately $14,000 in cash.

Foley was one of eight students charged in the case, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, which reported a visiting biology professor and dining services employee from the College of William & Mary were also charged.

All were taken to the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail where they were booked and processed.

The suspects had allegedly sold drugs to undercover officers, which was captured on surveillance, according to the CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia.

Since the illegal drug activity on and around the campus is ongoing, police said additional arrests and charges are possible.

Photo of Alexander Patrick Foley courtesy of the Williamsburg Police Department.